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Average is 120/80. That's what I learned in nursing school but, keep in mind: Normal is whats Normal for you. This is why they take your BP every time you see a doctor......

13 years ago. Rating: 9
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See here>>http://www.bpassoc.org.uk/BloodPressureandyou/Thebasics/Whatisnormal

13 years ago. Rating: 7
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JH, got it right.

13 years ago. Rating: 6
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My pulse is ticking along at 61 thumps per min. When I get a blood pressure cuff out my pulse goes up to 72. When I turn it on to measure, my BP my pulse is clipping along at 85-90 and my veins are all up and tight. The BP machine tries to kill my arm by strangulation and I feel my adrenaline kicking in as the strangulation machine slowly eases the pressure off. 180/100….and the machine releases its grip and my pulse is 95 and declining slowly.  This method of measuring blood pressure is not acceptable to me.   

13 years ago. Rating: 5
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As JH said it's not the same for everyone, my doctor says normal is about 120 to 130 over 70 to 80 but some people live with higher , low is dangerous as well as high  though.

13 years ago. Rating: 4
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Like JH and sunnyB said, it's all relative.  If you are 98 years old, any pulse or blood pressure at all is deemed a miracle.

13 years ago. Rating: 2
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The new guidlines are 110 / 70. It used to be 120 / 70. Normal is what's normal for you is not the right advice. High blood pressure should be monitored and your doctor will advise you on the proper care.

13 years ago. Rating: 1
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