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Does Age Affect Blood Pressure ?
I am a 65 year old male and my BP has been averaging 140/78. Does your age make any difference in what your BP should be? I do know normally over 120 is high .
Mon, 8 Aug 2011
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Dr. Ratnesh Pandey's
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Hello,
Welcome to Health Care Magic,
You dont have to worry your BP is normal.Old age does makes a difference.BP is high at old age.Normal BP ranges from 120/80 + or - 10 mmHg.
Take care.
Welcome to Health Care Magic,
You dont have to worry your BP is normal.Old age does makes a difference.BP is high at old age.Normal BP ranges from 120/80 + or - 10 mmHg.
Take care.
ya age increase the b.p.....coz arteries are thickened which leads to increased b.p
urs is fyn
dont wory....
do normal excercise to maintain it
tk care
urs is fyn
dont wory....
do normal excercise to maintain it
tk care
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