Is 120 over 61 a good blood pressure?

Is 120 over 61 a good blood pressure?

The highs and lows. As a general guide, the ideal blood pressure for a young, healthy adult is between 90/60 and 120/80. If you have a reading of 140/90, or more, you have high blood pressure (hypertension). This puts you at greater risk of serious health conditions, such as strokes or heart attacks.

Is 123 53 A good blood pressure?

Low blood pressure, also called hypotension, means different things for different people. A normal blood pressure reading is typically between 90/60 and 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), but numbers outside this range can still be OK.

Is 70 40 blood pressure too low?

In severe cases, low blood pressure can be life-threatening. A blood pressure reading lower than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) for the top number (systolic) or 60 mm Hg for the bottom number (diastolic) is generally considered low blood pressure.

What are the hazards of low blood pressure?

Low blood pressure can cause dizziness, blurred vision and confusion. These are dangerous conditions when focus is needed for the sake of safety, such as while driving a motor vehicle. These symptoms of low blood pressure can cause loss of concentration while driving and result in loss of control of the vehicle.

What to do if your blood pressure is too low?

get up slowly from sitting to standing

  • take care when getting out of bed – move slowly from lying to sitting to standing
  • raise the head of your bed by about 15cm (6 inches) with bricks or heavy books
  • eat small,frequent meals – lying down or sitting still for a while after eating may also help
  • increase the amount of water you drink
  • What is considered extremely low blood pressure?

    Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure (less than 90/60). A blood pressure reading appears as two numbers. The first and higher of the two is a measure of systolic pressure, or the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood.

    How to tell if your blood pressure is too low?

    Lightheadedness

  • Dizziness
  • Fainting ( syncope)
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