Is 143 over 78 a good blood pressure?

Answer 1

Although 120/80 is considered normal, 140 is considered slightly high. So a 143 is slightly high. It is a good idea to have a doctor check this level. However, at 79 years old I would not be concerned with this pressure. It isn't that far from a good range.

Answer 2

I Am not a doctor , thats average , just below hypertension , As long as it is not 140 / 90 , you should be fine , If you walk 20 minutes everyday , I bet your blood pressure would even be better and avoid eating or adding Salt to your Diet , My Blood pressure was 130 /70 and my Doc put me on a very low dose Blood Pressure pill , I am not sure why he would have me on a pill ?? He likes the top number to be lower than 120 thats the reason , I am 55 years old , with the pill my blood pressure is like 125 / 66 , depending on the day , You have to take it say 3 different times a day , Then get a average , Hope this helped you , I think you are fine and keep up the good work.

Answer 3

Blood pressure is made of two reading, one when the heart is pumping and one when the heart is relaxing.

The 144 is when it is pumping, and 98 is when it is relaxed.

From what i know, the blood pressure should only have about a 40 difference.

144-98= 46

and if you take age+100=the pressure when the heart is pumping.

59+100=159. but this is just a guide, not perfect.

hope this helps.

Answer 4

Yes, it is an absolutely fantastic blood pressure for a 70-year old, great job and keep doing whatever you are doing! Anything below 120/80 and above 90/60 is good, 140/90 and above would be hypertension (high blood pressure). Generally blood pressure increases with age due to various factors such as atherosclerosis, and the fact that you have a normal blood pressure is a sign that you are still in good health.

Answer 5

it's a tad on the high side how long before reading b/p did you eat? that could play a part in elevated b/p. also retest after a few minutes it will probally go down

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

170/80