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It is normal for blood pressure to vary through the day. However that systolic (upper) reading is higher than ideal. It is important for people in our age group (I'm 70) to have BP looked after because our plumbing is not what it used to be. However the general wisdom seems to be that you also don't want very aggressive treatment which causes a large drop in BP.
By the sounds of it you might have a home BP meter, but if not, consider buying one. I found mine very informative, both for me and the doc.
Go see a doctor for advice and supervision and stick with that.
Is that a spot reading or an average of several? A spot reading does not say much by itself as BP varies a lot through the day. It is generally agreed that the lower of the 2 readings (diastolic) is the more important and that one seems OK. Another factor to consider is his family history on the male sides.
However to be certain see a doctor who will advise.
Your blood pressure rises with each heartbeat and falls when your heart relaxes between beats. While BP can change from minute to minute with changes in posture, exercise, stress or sleep, it should normally be less than 120/80 mm Hg (less than 120 systolic AND less than 80 diastolic) for an adult age 20 or over.
The normal pulse for healthy adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. The pulse rate may fluctuate and increase with exercise, illness, injury, and emotions. Females ages 12 and older, in general, tend to have faster heart rates than do males.
There isn't really a normal blood pressure, there is a continuum of
blood pressures among ppl at any age (for example, 50). By age 50,
about 1/2 of Americans will have a blood pressure that is higher than
what cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines have set as targets.
The goal blood pressure for a 50 year old person without any other
medical issues is <140/90. People at higher risk of developing
cardiovascular disease have correspondingly lower blood pressure
targets. People with kidney disease, diabetes or prediabetes (also
known as metabolic syndrome), and those with known cardiovascular
disease (heart failure or previous heart attack) should have a target
blood pressure of <130.80. (from answers.com)
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