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What Does Blood Pressure 164/84 Suggest?
Yes! Thank You! I checked my blood pressure yesterday and it read 164/84. I wonder what that meant since the to number is high. Would you help?By the way my age is 38. I am 5'4. No medical history except a little high blood pressure when pregnant 3 years ago. Was on medicication after the baby for about 10 months. Nothing after that.
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
hai,
As per your quote your systolic blood pressure(164) is high. it seems to be isolated systolic hypertension.
Diastolic pressure(84) is normal.
normal systolic blood pressure -100 to 140mmHg.
diastolic pressure- 60 to 90mmHg.
systolic hypertension didn't need any medication.
control in diet and exercise will help you in bring back to normal blood pressure.
Limit the amount of sodium (salt) you eat. Aim for less than 1,500 mg per day.
Eat a heart-healthy diet. Include potassium and fiber, and drink plenty of water. Stay at a healthy body weight.
Exercise regularly -- at least 30 minutes a day .
follow this advise for one month and take your blood pressure and consult a general physician if blood pressure remain the same.
thank you
hope i answered your query.
As per your quote your systolic blood pressure(164) is high. it seems to be isolated systolic hypertension.
Diastolic pressure(84) is normal.
normal systolic blood pressure -100 to 140mmHg.
diastolic pressure- 60 to 90mmHg.
systolic hypertension didn't need any medication.
control in diet and exercise will help you in bring back to normal blood pressure.
Limit the amount of sodium (salt) you eat. Aim for less than 1,500 mg per day.
Eat a heart-healthy diet. Include potassium and fiber, and drink plenty of water. Stay at a healthy body weight.
Exercise regularly -- at least 30 minutes a day .
follow this advise for one month and take your blood pressure and consult a general physician if blood pressure remain the same.
thank you
hope i answered your query.
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