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Is My BP 147/107 Mm Hg And Heart Rate 118 Per Min Normal At An Age Of 21?

I m a 21 year old female with normal life style. My current height n weight is 160cm and 80kg. I m just wondering is 147/107 mmHg is a normal blood pressure with the heart rate of 118per min ?
Sun, 10 Jun 2012
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hi . according to JNC AND AHA guide lines, two readings, at two different intervals, above 140/ 85 is considered as hypertension, and should be treated . first diet and exercise trial , if not then medications. its ideal to take 2 readings at home and when at rest 8am and 8pm for 7 days .show it to your cardiologist and if 2 readings as i mentioned are above then consider doctor visit. take care
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Is My BP 147/107 Mm Hg And Heart Rate 118 Per Min Normal At An Age Of 21?

hi . according to JNC AND AHA guide lines, two readings, at two different intervals, above 140/ 85 is considered as hypertension, and should be treated . first diet and exercise trial , if not then medications. its ideal to take 2 readings at home and when at rest 8am and 8pm for 7 days .show it to your cardiologist and if 2 readings as i mentioned are above then consider doctor visit. take care