MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered normal in a person at rest:
A
120/80
B
90/30
C
170/100
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A normal blood pressure level is less than 120/80 mmHg.

Detailed explanation-2: -Normal: Less than 120/80. Elevated: Systolic between 120-129 and diastolic less than 80. High blood pressure (hypertension) Stage 1: Systolic between 130-139 or diastolic between 80-89. High blood pressure Stage 2: Systolic 140 or higher or diastolic 90 or higher.

Detailed explanation-3: -Normal-Blood pressure readings of less than 120/80 mm Hg are considered in the normal range. Elevated-Readings consistently ranging from 120–129 systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic are considered elevated.

Detailed explanation-4: -The line between normal and raised blood pressure is not fixed and depends on your individual circumstances. However, most doctors agree that the ideal blood pressure for a physically healthy person is around 120/80mmHg. A normal blood pressure reading is classed as less than 130/80mmHg.

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