May 1st, 2010
I hаνе a 102 yr ancient aunt wіth nο real health check issues bυt hеr blood preassure іn thе past. I took hеr preassure thіѕ morning аnd іt read 141/95. Iѕ thіѕ pressure high fοr hеr?
May 1st, 2010
May 1st, 2010
I hаνе a 102 yr ancient aunt wіth nο real health check issues bυt hеr blood preassure іn thе past. I took hеr preassure thіѕ morning аnd іt read 141/95. Iѕ thіѕ pressure high fοr hеr?
A excellent BP for any normal person is 120/80, with slight variations up or down in numbers.
145/95 is considered high for anyone, especially the diastolic conception and especially if it’s consistently this high. She should see her doctor, time for an exam and possibly medication.
according to her age she is in excellent condition. pls don’t worry her with unnecessary medications.
A normal blood pressure should be less than 130/85. There’s different stages of hypertension and 141/95 is considered to be stage 1 hypertension. My suggestions to lower blood pressure is to lower her sodium intake to less than 2400 mg a day, increase calcium intake, increase potassium intake, increase magnesium intake, lose consequence if she’s overweight, and if she is physically able, have her get up and do some sort of physical activity. I know at 102 its not possible to do vigorous activity but anything involving some sort of movement like being paid up and walking small distances will help a small too. If she drinks, she should limit alcohol to less than 20 ml a day. Omega-3 fish oil supplements can also help. Health check professionals and Registered Dietitians recommend the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) which is a healthy diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables and is low in sodium. The DASH diet is the basis where the new food guide pyramid was made from. Look up the DASH diet online. There’s really a book that was written about how to follow the diet and its an simple read.
If she is 102 and doesn’t have any real health check issues, leave her lonely. That pressure is a small high, but no doctor would prescribe anything unless there is a long history of this pressure. At her age, I won’t add any medications.
It is not wise to base an opinion about someones blood pressure on a single conception. Several readings taken throughout the day and averaged will give a much more accurate picture. For a 102 yr ancient woman she is doing quite excellent. A conception of 141/95 is marginally high but not immediately life threatening. It may be something to discuss with her doctor on the very next visit. Before you reach any conclusion take those several readings. If the average is higher than the normal 120/80 do not be too surprised. In elderly public blood pressure tends to be higher. The closer to that figure the better for anyones overall health. To have lived to 102 your aunt has to be doing something right.
WELL, it is around 150/90
Be so pleased and proud your Aunt has achieved such a fantastic age and does not have any other health check conditions. She is obviously doing well. Place that blood pressure kit away and delight in every moment you have left with her. Adding medications for the sake of a blood pressure that does not comply with txt books is idiotic. M.
The ideal blood pressure in elderly individuals an area of controversy and the ideal values depend on who you discuss it with. Normal blood pressure is considered to be less than 120/80 and it is considered high blood pressure if consistently higher than 140/90. The concern with high blood pressure is that it increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, etc. but the risk is over years and not immediate unless the blood pressure is exceptionally elevated. Many physicians, such as Geriatricians that specialize in the care of the elderly, recommend a higher blood pressure goal in the elderly. The thought is that as we age changes occur in the body, and certain organs require a higher blood pressure to provide the blood supply needed. Low blood pressure in the elderly is associated with falls and orthostatic hypotension (decrease in blood pressure when standing.) The benefits of treating and controlling blood pressure are only significant after years and would not make a significant impact on any outcomes in a 102 year ancient. The risk of treating mildly elevated blood pressure in a 102 year ancient would contain increased risk of falls and side effects from medications. So to answer your question, I would not be concerned about that blood pressure. Your aunt got to 102 for a wits and a slightly elevated blood pressure will not be the cause of her death.