What should male BP be?
What should male BP be?
ideal blood pressure is considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg. high blood pressure is considered to be 140/90mmHg or higher. low blood pressure is considered to be 90/60mmHg or lower.
What blood pressure is too low for a man?
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.
Is blood pressure 110 bad?
The bottom number is the diastolic blood pressure, which measures the pressure on your blood vessels between beats when your heart is relaxing. For example, a blood pressure of 110/70 is within the normal range, but a blood pressure of 135/85 is stage 1 (mild) hypertension, and so on (see table).
Why is BP higher in men?
These data indicate that the 25 to 30 mm Hg higher blood pressure in the male SHR compared with the female is not due to an intrinsic defect of the male kidney but rather is due to some external factor in the male that further increases blood pressure, perhaps because of a reduction in pressure-natriuresis.
What is a normal blood pressure for men in their 60s?
Men are recommended to have an average normal blood pressure of 120/80; however, as we have noted, there are varying factors to consider when determining what works for each person. What is normal for a man in his 30s is not deemed a normal reading for a man in his 60s.
Should older adults with high blood pressure be treated?
Since blood pressure tends to increase with age, some medical societies argue about the effectiveness and safety of treating older adults for high blood pressure. Overall, older adults should aim for lower blood pressure numbers but a blood pressure reading of 90/60 mm Hg or lower is considered too low (hypotension).
What is the normal blood pressure for a 64 year old woman?
60 to 64 years: 134/87: 121/83: 174/91: Normal Blood Pressure for Women. In keeping with the normal blood pressure levels, most women fall along the same lines as men. It should be noted, however, that the female body experiences many physiological changes. Pregnancy and the menstruation cycle has a major impact on blood pressure.
What is a normal blood pressure for an 80 year old?
Overall, older adults should aim for lower blood pressure numbers but a blood pressure reading of 90/60 mm Hg or lower is considered too low (hypotension). Excessively low blood pressure may cause dizziness or fainting, and increase the risk of falls.
