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Q: Is My Blood Pressure High? Pleeeze Answer

asked by: chewy_mango on October 19th, 2004

New User

Can someone please tell me if a blood pressure of 119/78 is high, low, or in the middle? I have no idea what this means. My pulse at resting rate is 123 on average. Lol is something wrong with me? Is it possible that because im very skinny that my pulse is high? Hehe just tell me if the blood pressure is high. Someone with some actual knowledge on this would be good cuz im scared.

Thanx,
chewy_mango :d

Replies(3)

Detox

replied on December 28th, 2004

New User

Hi,

120/80 is the ideal blood pressure for a 20 year old. You've not mentioned your age, your life style, your habits, etc...

All of these things have a bearing on your blood pressure.

A resting pulse rate should be around 70 bpm.

When you're asking questions about your health, you're best off talking to your gp.

Health Angel

replied on December 30th, 2004

Experienced User

Well im 21 and my blood pressure is usually spot on but my pulse is up in the 100's. It doesnt seem to worry my Dr. My bf has high blood pressure since he was 10 hes been on meds but the drs are more concerned when that bottom number goes up and urs is pretty much spot on :-)

happy_sunshine_yan

replied on May 8th, 2005

Experienced User

You bp is normal... Pulse is normal for an adult 8 years old and older if it is between 60-120 per minute....

This is coming from a first aider... I do a lot with bp and pulse tests with my patients.. So you are normal in my eyes..

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