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What Should Be The Normal Reading Of Pulse Pressure?

I just heard about the pulse pressure on the Dr. Oz show. What should a normal reading be. My pressure s 90% f the time real good but If I use the math Dr. Oz mentioned that the pressure should be about 40. Seldom could I accomplish that , I m 78 and thtis am my pressure was 115/61 pulse 70. So with those numbers my pulse pressure was 54. What is your answer to this? Thank you Margo Westrlund
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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Welcome to health care magic. Thank you for posting your question.
I can understand your concern.

Do not worry so much. Let me solve all your doubts.

See, pulse pressure is the difference between systolic blood pressure (higher reading)and diastolic blood pressure (lower reading)

For e.g If your Blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg , your pulse pressure is
120-80= 40 mm Hg.

Let me assure you , that with your B.P at 115/61 mm Hg , pulse rate of 70 and pulse pressure of 54 , there is nothing to worry. This is absolutely fine.

Post any other question. We will be happy to help.
Have a nice day. Regards.

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What Should Be The Normal Reading Of Pulse Pressure?

Welcome to health care magic. Thank you for posting your question. I can understand your concern. Do not worry so much. Let me solve all your doubts. See, pulse pressure is the difference between systolic blood pressure (higher reading)and diastolic blood pressure (lower reading) For e.g If your Blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg , your pulse pressure is 120-80= 40 mm Hg. Let me assure you , that with your B.P at 115/61 mm Hg , pulse rate of 70 and pulse pressure of 54 , there is nothing to worry. This is absolutely fine. Post any other question. We will be happy to help. Have a nice day. Regards.