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39 year old male with a family history of high blood pressure/heart disease. My dad had a stroke in his early 50 s. I ve been a competitive athlete through college but the wear and tear has caught up to me so I can t exercise like i want to. Bp today was 123/63. With family history is this a good bp for me at this stage of my life?
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Your blood pressure is very well with in normal range and nothing much to worry in it. As of now no treatment is required. Reduce salty foods and better to check blood pressure every third month.
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Is BP Of 123/63 Considered Normal?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your blood pressure is very well with in normal range and nothing much to worry in it. As of now no treatment is required. Reduce salty foods and better to check blood pressure every third month. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.