Is my blood pressure 150/72 okay?
Patient: I m told that the guidelines have changed regarding acceptable blood pressure numbers for me. I m 79 and my pressure is 150 over 72. I just got off lisinopril with my doctor s permission. I exercise 30 minutes or more daily, and am on a salt-free, low-fat diet. One website says I m okay at this pressure and another says I need to lower bp tro 140. Doctor: Hi Thanks for your question.At 79 a BP of 150/72 without medicine is a treat. It is normal for this age. If, you can manage to lower your BP by another 10 degree that is very good for you. Continue with exercise and low salt diet hope fully you will be able to lower it further by 10 degree.Hope this answers your question