My blood pressure is 122/73, is this normal for a 68 year old female?

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My blood pressure is 122/73, is this normal for a 68 year old female?

Answer 1

Yes that is a great blood pressure for you! Try exercising for 5 or ten minutes then checking it again see if your bp rises. Also make sure you have a good resting heart rate along with recovery of your hr after exercise. Your blood presure being what it is allows us to see that your vascular system i.e arterial system is unobstructed. When someones bp is quite high for long periods of time we see hardening of the arteries and is usually an indication of a clogging or decreased flexibility of the arteriolar track. Stay fit and keep moving these are incredible important years for you and your health ensuring you love live and laugh for a looooooong time!!!