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What Blood Pressure Level Considered Normal In A 87 Year Old?

What is a normal blood pressure for an 87 year old female? Paramedics were called earlier today and it was recommended that she go to hospital because part of her blood pressure reading was 220. She signed a piece of paper opting out of getting medical attention. I'm concerned for my friend. She is not currently on any blood pressure meds. She has been in bed sleeping most of the day and has only had a few sips of juice...
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I understand your concern and would explain that these blood pressure values are extremely high. At her age, blood pressure values below 140/90mm Hg would be recommended. You should know that these blood pressure values (220mmgHg) can lead to increased risk for brain hemorrhage or stroke, besides seizures.

So, considering her clinical situation, I would recommend bringing her to the nearest ER service for a physical exam and some tests:

- a resting ECG
- a chest X ray study
- kidney and liver function tests
- fasting glucose
- blood electrolytes
- a brain CT scan to exclude stroke or hemorrhage

Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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What Blood Pressure Level Considered Normal In A 87 Year Old?

Hi, I understand your concern and would explain that these blood pressure values are extremely high. At her age, blood pressure values below 140/90mm Hg would be recommended. You should know that these blood pressure values (220mmgHg) can lead to increased risk for brain hemorrhage or stroke, besides seizures. So, considering her clinical situation, I would recommend bringing her to the nearest ER service for a physical exam and some tests: - a resting ECG - a chest X ray study - kidney and liver function tests - fasting glucose - blood electrolytes - a brain CT scan to exclude stroke or hemorrhage Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind regards, Dr. Iliri