My blood pressure is 100/62, what does this mean?

Question

is it good/bad? Thanks.

Answer 1

Textbook healthy blood pressure is 120/80. Some people have a "healthy" low blood pressure which may simply be normal for them... say, 110/60. In other words they can still function normally even though their blood pressure is lower than textbook. If you have an "unhealthy" low blood pressure it means that your blood pressure is lower than "normal" and that it affects your normal functioning (you pass out frequently, experience fatigue, etc.). In other words, symptomatic.  

It's important to understand what the numbers of your blood pressure mean. The top number ( systole)  is the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart contracts or beats. It has to be at least certain pressures in order to pump blood to the various parts of your body. Generally it's about 90 or more to reach all of your organs, and at least 60 to reach your brain; though these numbers are debatable among healthcare providers. The bottom number ( diastole) is how much pressure is in your blood vessels while your heart is at rest, between beats. Mostly this bottom number shouldn't be below 60, but this is even more debatable than the top number... lots of math and physics regarding blood flow and how your heart muscle is working... rather complicated.

Low blood pressure can be caused by many things, but for the sake of simplicity it usually comes down to three things: your heart isn't puming properly, you don't have enough blood volume, your blood vessels are too big. There are many many things that can affect these... medications, disease and infection, trauma, hormonal imbalances, neurologic disorders, other organ malfunctions, the list goes on. and on.

A good doctor can sometimes find the cause based on a good history from you and a few tests. Sometimes a cause is not found, but the effect (your low blood pressure) can usually be brought under control by a medication fairly easily. It may take a little tweaking to find the right medication and dose, but once it's fine tuned it can be quite easy to deal with and you don't have to deal with problems caused by your low blood pressure any more.

In the case of hypertension or high blood pressure,  the diastole shouldn't be more than 90.  Doctors are usually more concerned about the diastole because this reflects the workload  or how hard your heart is functioning. The cardiac output should be 500 cc.-amt of blood ejected during systole.  And there shouldn't be any left- over blood during diastole.( resting phase).

Your blood pressure can fluctuate during the course of the day depending on dehydration, fluid status,STRESS. Anxiety etc and positions  you assume while measuring your  blood pressure.  

Hypertension can put you at risk for CVA( strokes), heart attacks,( MI- myocardial infarction and CAD(coronary artery disease) .  

So the answer to your question is :your blood pressure is fine.

Hope this was helpful.

Answer 2

Agree with RosieC

Answer 3

Your blood pressure is just fine. It varies due to how much you may be sitting, standing or walking. A lot of times your blood pressure will raise a little at the doctors office because often times people are nervous or ill.  

Answer 4

this will really help you out:

Some causes that may lead to changes in blood pressure readings include:

Recent intake of caffeine, alcohol or cigarette smoking. This potentially causes an increase in your blood pressure.

When you have your blood pressure taken, rest in a comfortable and relaxed position for at least 5 minutes, if possible.  

If the blood pressure cuff is too large, it is possible that your blood pressure changes to a falsely lower reading. Also, if the blood pressure cuff is too small, it is possible that your blood pressure changes to a falsely elevated reading. Your healthcare provider should measure the diameter of your arm, and use the appropriate sized blood pressure cuff.  

If you are using your arm for a blood pressure reading, your healthcare provider should ensure that the lower edge of the cuff is at least 1 inch above the bend of your elbow.  

If you take your blood pressure at home, and you purchase a monitor, make sure that your blood pressure cuff gives a similar reading to the cuff in your doctor's office. Electronic blood pressure cuffs need to be checked periodically, to ensure that they are giving an accurate reading.

What is a normal blood pressure?

When your blood pressure is taken, there are two readings given. These are the systolic and the diastolic blood pressure readings. Your systolic blood pressure is the top number that you get. This refers to the pressure of the blood, on the walls of your arteries, when the heart muscle contracts. This is when the blood pressure is the greatest. The bottom number, or your diastolic reading, refers to the pressure in your arteries at all times, when the heart is resting in between heartbeats.

The normal blood pressure is 120/80, although most people do not have blood pressure of exactly 120/80.  Low blood pressure is much less common than high blood pressure.

People with high blood pressure, or hypertension, are at risk for organ damage (kidney, and heart especially), in the long term. Most people with high blood pressure do not have any symptoms. High blood pressure over a long period of time potentially causes extra stress on your heart muscle. If you have a blood pressure of 140/90, on 2 or more checks, you may be diagnosed with high blood pressure.

Even if you have a normal blood pressure of 120/80, your healthcare provider may want the bottom (diastolic) number to be lower, if you have certain diseases. This includes diabetes, especially if you have protein in your urine. Protein in your urine from diabetes means that you have kidney damage, and you are at risk for worsening function of the kidneys in the future.  Lower blood pressure can reduce stress on the kidneys, and reduce the chance of kidney damage.

There are many causes of low blood pressure as well.  If you have low blood pressure, you are at risk for fainting, or "passing out."  If lower blood pressure is due to a more serious condition, such as acute blood loss or infection, your doctor will focus on treating the underlying condition.

Answer 5

this is fine it means you are healthy! you are probably young and in good shape. Your blood pressure can fluctuate a lot depending on fluids ingested and salt intake that day. if it ever goes above 140/90 i would worry but you are very much healthy.