blood pressure reading

[karatant]

my blood pressure reading is 101 / 64
doesn't say anything to me, not knowing as i do , but what may be a/bers' opinions please.

[sqad617]

Within normal limits.................perhaps a liitle on the low side, but no big deal.

[karatant]

thankyou squad617,
any more anyone?

[Mamyalynne]

sqad correct a little low wish mine was nearer that reading .
Nowt to worry about.

[Velvetee]

120/80 is optimal, but will vary from person to person. Better to be on the slightly low side than high.

[karatant]

thaught so..............
thanx a lot everyone

good old answerbank eh?

ta,

[PurpleParis]

Hi Karatant, I was always advised....as I suffer from high blood pressure...that it is the lower figure that is more important, as that is the rate at which blood passes through your heart when at rest. The upper figure being the rate it passes through when on a beat. Anywhere between 60-80 for the lower figure is acceptable, yours being 64, so OK maybe slightly low but still within normal range. Hope this helps to explain what it all means.

[karatant]

somewhat clearer, now i understand a lot better- thats good, Cheers PP !!!!!!!! : ->

[Eve]

It is in the lower range of normal though mine is often lower (down to 90/60 something sometimes) but it's still within the normal range and, as said above, much better than being high :)

More of a problem if there is a marked change or sudden drop so a number of readings over a period of time can be more reflective of your blood pressure in general.

[karatant]

thnx again everybody! what ultruism is to be found on here! I just want to hug you all- so have a cyber hug y'all !!!!!!!!!