What is a normal blood pressure for a 56 year old?

Normal Blood Pressure By Age

Should I worry if my blood pressure is 130?

Normal blood pressure is set at 120/80 for adults. A blood pressure of 130/80 is considered stage 1 high blood pressure. When your blood pressure is frequently at this level or higher, you may have hypertension.

Is a blood pressure of 130/70 good or bad?

Stage 2 hypertension is a reading greater than or equal to 160 SBP or 100 DBP. So, 130/70 is OK in an otherwise healthy person in the sense that you don’t need medical intervention, but it should be checked on a regular basis.

What is considered high blood pressure for a 65 year old?

The updated ACC and AHA guidelines recommend that older adults with a blood pressure reading of 130/80 mm Hg or higher be treated with medication. Previous recommendations set the threshold for high blood pressure treatment with medication for adults 65 or older at 150/80 mm Hg.

What are the new blood pressure guidelines for men over 55?

The previous guidelines set the threshold at 140/90 mm Hg for people younger than age 65 and 150/80 mm Hg for those ages 65 and older. This means 70\% to 79\% of men ages 55 and older are now classified as having hypertension. That includes many men whose blood pressure had previously been considered healthy.

What are the treatment options for high blood pressure in elderly?

For older adults whose blood pressure is elevated but lower than 130/80 mm Hg, lifestyle changes such as increasing physical activity, eating a heart-healthy diet that is low in salt, and limiting alcohol can help regulate it.