What does a blood pressure of 140/50 mean for a 60 year old female. Her diastolic bp comes low like 50,52 and systolic like 130,135,140.

Question

A blood pressure reading of 140/50 means that the systolic blood pressure (the top number) is 140 millimeters of mercury (mmhg) and the diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) is 50 mmhg. In general, a systolic blood pressure of 130-139 mmhg and/or a diastolic blood pressure of 80-89 mmhg is considered elevated or stage 1 hypertension. However, in this case, the diastolic blood pressure is unusually low, which is not typical of hypertension. It is possible that there may be some underlying medical condition affecting the diastolic blood pressure. It is recommended to if you want to consult with me please follow the link url/consult-privately/doctor/dr-satya-kishor-sharma-general-physician.

S.K. Sharma · Accepted Answer

A blood pressure reading of 140/50 means that the systolic blood pressure (the top number) is 140 millimeters of mercury (mmhg) and the diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) is 50 mmhg. In general, a systolic blood pressure of 130-139 mmhg and/or a diastolic blood pressure of 80-89 mmhg is considered elevated or stage 1 hypertension. However, in this case, the diastolic blood pressure is unusually low, which is not typical of hypertension. It is possible that there may be some underlying medical condition affecting the diastolic blood pressure. It is recommended to if you want to consult with me please follow the link url/consult-privately/doctor/dr-satya-kishor-sharma-general-physician.

A Amin Homeopath · Answer

120/80 is normal pressure if more than this number will be high pressure.