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According to the American Heart Association, the ideal blood pressure values for seniors are a systolic blood pressure of less than 150 and a diastolic blood pressure of less than 90. The reason is that as we age, our blood vessels become less flexible and more resistant to the flow of blood.
11 Ιαν 2024 · A blood pressure reading of 120 to 129 systolic and less than 80 diastolic signifies elevated blood pressure and, thus, a higher probability of developing hypertension.
17 Οκτ 2023 · For example, if your blood pressure reads 135/79mmHg (millimeters of mercury, the unit for blood pressure), it means your systolic blood pressure is 135mmHg and your diastolic blood pressure is 79mmHg.
Systolic pressure: The top number, called the systolic pressure, is the pressure each time your heart contracts (or squeezes). Diastolic pressure: The bottom number, or diastolic pressure, is the pressure in the artery as the heart relaxes before the next beat.
High blood pressure is defined as systolic pressure of 130 or higher, or a diastolic pressure of 80 or higher. For older adults, often the first number (systolic) is 130 or higher, but the second number (diastolic) is less than 80.
28 Φεβ 2024 · A blood pressure reading has two numbers. Top number, called systolic pressure. The top number measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats. Bottom number, called diastolic pressure. The bottom number measures the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats.
My blood pressure (BP) today: _____ Arm: L R If your BP is higher than 130 on top or 80 on the bottom, see your healthcare provider and ask what your BP goal should be.
