Blood Pressure Measurement

Posted by deedth64 @deedth64, Jul 15, 2025

Question for the group. Both my GP and Cardiologist said that the BP numbers are the most important barometer for Aortic Aneurysm. I have numbers that I have to be below which is 130/80 my BP is consistently below that. The question I have is how often do you all take your BP every day, a few times a week a few time a month? Thanks in advance.

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beebo | @beebo | May 2 11:49pm

In reply to @lynr "I am 73 and my Dr asked me to monitor my BP at home. Today's morning..." + (show)

@lynr Try taking 2 or 3 readings a couple of minutes apart. Mine tends to drop quite a bit when I do that.

Armando | @bolso1 | May 3 7:39am

In reply to @lynr "I am 73 and my Dr asked me to monitor my BP at home. Today's morning..." + (show)

@lynr
Are those results from just one reading or an average of two or three measurements?
The first reading is usually high.
If you’re going to start monitoring your blood pressure, it would be useful to set up a procedure that you follow consistently.
Discard the first measurement and then take at least two measurements and average them. Then keep record of them.

melcarey260846 | @melcarey260846 | May 3 8:35am

In reply to @langford41 "@lynr Absolutely perfect,my doctor wants mine 120/80 or below,I have an extremely large aortic aneurysm,sadly it’s..." + (show)

@langford41 Similar story with me. Was told six weeks ago by my consultant that my 5.5 aneurysm was inoperable due 4 mm next to kidneys. I'm keen to manage it & also look at any alternatives.

ewei6911 | @ewei6911 | May 6 9:13am

In reply to @houston13 "I have the same device, it also connects to the app on the phone and keeps..." + (show)

@houston13
I take my BP reading in the morning before taking my medication for BP. I sit up straight, feet on floor and arm resting on sofa arm at height of my heart and wait 5 minutes before taking the reading. I only take the reading on left arm. Some people (and doctors) say it should be done on both arms. I thought 120/80 reading was the norm, but recently discovered that is the MAXIMUM reading. The ideal BP is 100/65. Has anyone else found the same?

Armando | @bolso1 | May 7 7:36am

In reply to @ewei6911 "@houston13 I take my BP reading in the morning before taking my medication for BP. I..." + (show)

@ewei6911

The concept of an "ideal" blood pressure isn't one-size-fits-all. The commonly cited "ideal" of around 120/80 is a population-level average, but what's optimal varies by age, health conditions, and individual physiology.

Each one of us has a typical baseline, that should be used as the reference.

A 100/65 reading can be considered fine for example for healthy young adults, especially women or athletes and very fit individuals who often have lower resting blood pressure.

wtamminen | @wtamminen | May 7 8:33am

In reply to @ewei6911 "@houston13 I take my BP reading in the morning before taking my medication for BP. I..." + (show)

@ewei6911 I think ideal BP varies depending on age , health and physical fitness. When my BP gets down to 100/65 I feel dizzy, lightheaded and am close to passing out.

ewei6911 | @ewei6911 | May 7 9:37am

In reply to @wtamminen "@ewei6911 I think ideal BP varies depending on age , health and physical fitness. When my..." + (show)

@wtamminen
Interesting. I have been lightheaded, but assume its because of a change in medication. I will follow more closely. Thanks!

deedth64 | @deedth64 | May 7 11:08am

My Cardiologist said they want my BP 135/85 or below I am 66. I take my BP several times a week and it is typically below that. This number to me is life saving as I have a mild dilated ascending aorta and I was told BP is a curtail component of keeping it from growing if there are no other underlying issues which I don't have thank God.

deedth64 | @deedth64 | May 7 11:11am

In reply to @ewei6911 "@houston13 I take my BP reading in the morning before taking my medication for BP. I..." + (show)

@ewei6911 Not true. BP min/norm/max changes with age. As you get older the BP considered normal is above 120/80. If you google it you can find a BP chart by age. My doctor said the chart is accurate

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