Blood pressure

[mum2westiesGill]

When is the best time to do blood pressure?

I've just done mine and it was 113/55 and pulse 70

 

[Leadinglights]

When is the best time to do blood pressure?

I've just done mine and it was 113/55 and pulse 70

Usually if the GP asks for blood pressure readings then it is morning and evening, the average of 3 repeats, a few minutes apart.

 

[mum2westiesGill]

Usually if the GP asks for blood pressure readings then it is morning and evening, the average of 3 repeats, a few minutes apart.

Thanks and do you think this bp reading is ok?

 

[Robin]

Thanks and do you think this bp reading is ok?

The bottom figure is on the low side. My BP is always quite low, it was 104/48 this morning, which is low even for me, (it’s usually a bit higher). I don’t think doctors worry unless you’ve got symptoms of light headeness or fainting etc, or you’re on BP lowering meds, in which case they might want to reduce them a bit. Have a read here.

Low blood pressure

Having low blood pressure doesn’t necessarily mean there is a problem, but it could be the result of another illness or condition.

www.bhf.org.uk

Also here, which puts your BP as Ideal. They only seem to count it as low if both figures are low.(ie, less than 90 AND less than 60)

Low blood pressure (hypotension)

Find out about low blood pressure (hypotension), including what the symptoms are, when to get your blood pressure checked and treatments for low blood pressure.

www.nhs.uk