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What Is The Normal Blood Pressure Range?

I am a 51 yo,male with very bad CAD. I have had 2 open heart surgeries/6 bypasses/2 heart attacks and just received a pacemaker 1 month ago. I have been having abdominal pain for 4 months now. I am scheduled for an abdominal MRI on the 1st( my pacemaker is safe for mri's) My question is: Is my blood pressure of 165/103 too high?
Mon, 25 Jul 2016
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If your blood pressure is consistently like that, then, yes it's too high.

Considering your medical history, I'd like to see your blood pressure closer to the 120's over 80's. You need medication to bring it down
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What Is The Normal Blood Pressure Range?

Hello If your blood pressure is consistently like that, then, yes it s too high. Considering your medical history, I d like to see your blood pressure closer to the 120 s over 80 s. You need medication to bring it down