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Is BP Of 149/95 And Pulse Of 75 Normal?
Question: My bp is 149/95 and I am an 83 year old male my Pulse is 75
Brief Answer:
Your blood pressure is almost near target b.p at your age.
Detailed Answer:
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Blood pressure has been classified into five categories according to JACC.
Normal blood pressure < 120/80 mmhg
pre-hypertensive stage is 120-139/80-89 mmhg
grade 1 (mild ) is 140-159/90-99 mmhg
grade 2 (moderate ) is 160-179/100-109 mmhg
above that range, is severe hypertension.
As age progresses the blood vessels loses their elasticity due to age related changes and atherosclerosis(fat deposition ), hence blood pressure increases with age and it's natural .
Your blood pressure 149/95 comes in stage 1 mild systolic and stage 1 mild diastolic hypertension.At a age of 83 target blood pressure should be around 140/90 mm of hg.You are almost near target blood pressure.
Start taking only Amlodipine 2.5mg (Minimal optimal dose) its a dihydropyridine group of calcium channel blocker and is very safe and is very well tolerated by patients.It has minimal effects on electrolytes.Monitor your blood pressure once every third day.
Along with it
Walk 20 minutes a day at a speed not less then 5.1km/hr.
Exercise 40 minutes a day for atleast 6 days a week.Exercise should be strenous and you should start perspiring within 10 minutes.
Don't eat red meat and egg yolk.
Restrict salt to 3 grams per day.
Take 1 cup of seasonal fruits daily.
As blood pressure reaches target taper off the medicine and continue with exercise etc.
Regards.
Your blood pressure is almost near target b.p at your age.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query!
Blood pressure has been classified into five categories according to JACC.
Normal blood pressure < 120/80 mmhg
pre-hypertensive stage is 120-139/80-89 mmhg
grade 1 (mild ) is 140-159/90-99 mmhg
grade 2 (moderate ) is 160-179/100-109 mmhg
above that range, is severe hypertension.
As age progresses the blood vessels loses their elasticity due to age related changes and atherosclerosis(fat deposition ), hence blood pressure increases with age and it's natural .
Your blood pressure 149/95 comes in stage 1 mild systolic and stage 1 mild diastolic hypertension.At a age of 83 target blood pressure should be around 140/90 mm of hg.You are almost near target blood pressure.
Start taking only Amlodipine 2.5mg (Minimal optimal dose) its a dihydropyridine group of calcium channel blocker and is very safe and is very well tolerated by patients.It has minimal effects on electrolytes.Monitor your blood pressure once every third day.
Along with it
Walk 20 minutes a day at a speed not less then 5.1km/hr.
Exercise 40 minutes a day for atleast 6 days a week.Exercise should be strenous and you should start perspiring within 10 minutes.
Don't eat red meat and egg yolk.
Restrict salt to 3 grams per day.
Take 1 cup of seasonal fruits daily.
As blood pressure reaches target taper off the medicine and continue with exercise etc.
Regards.
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