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Normal blood pressure in the elderly may have a higher number than the normal blood pressure at the age below. Normal blood pressure for female at age 70 is 130/80. For those aged 60 years and over, the recommended blood pressure is less than 150/90.
But if she has diabetes or kidney disease, the recommended blood pressure is below 140/90. Stay healthy.
That is ok, but high normal. And age has no bearing on blood pressure, what is high for 12 year old is high for an 80 year old. Are you carrying extra pounds? If so loose them and lower the risk of a heart attack by lowering the blood pressure reading. You can read more at www.webmd.com
Those readings aren't bad, although the lower (diastolic) reading could be seen as a bit low according to published guidelines.
Blood pressure does vary through the day, and in your age group is more likely to possibly need management purely because the plumbing is not what it used to be when you were 18 !!
So to set your mind at rest, and to make sure there is nothing serious creeping up, get along to your doctor and ask about normal readings for you.
I see you possibly have your own BP meter, and that is a good idea, I have one also, an Omron (plug there). If so, take that too and ask the doc to calibrate it, that is, verify it is accurate.
New blood pressure guidelines state " Adults aged 60 and older should take BP meds if their blood pressure exceeds 150/90". So, if you are below that and not experiencing any other symptoms, you should be good. I'd ask my doctor also.
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