Blood pressure - What is the normal range for blodd pressure

	Asked by Unregistered on Wed 02, Apr 2008 01:40pm :
	Hello. How much should be the normal blood pressure? My uncle fell down with a fainting episode and when the nurse checked the BP, it was 110 ad 60. Is that low or normal. His weight is 60 kg and he is 5 feet 6 inches tall. Thanks
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	Answer by Dr.Rohit Agarwal (doctor) on Fri 28, Aug 2009 11:07am: Hello, Fainting for short period is also know as syncope.Classification of blood pressure is : Category Systolic mmHg Diastolic mmHg Hypotension < 90 < 60 Normal 90 – 119 60 – 79 Prehypertension 120 – 139 80 – 89 Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_pressure 110/60 mmHg is with in normal range. Syncope could be due to vasovagal, situational, orthostatic, arrhythmogenic, and other causes. Consult your physician. Take care.  Download (application/msword)
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