At my last medical BP was 150/100, rather disappointing. Medication started and lifestyle changes implemented. Whilst I dislike taking medication the practicality of doing so to minimise the risk of heart attack or stroke was a no brainer.
At the time I was told the current medical thinking was for patients to be medicated to a target 120 / 80 (-ish) allowing this to rise, 130 - ish I seem to be recall being mentioned, as age increases.
I am amazed of the attitude among many of my non-aviation friends who have no idea of their BP or Cholesterol level, and actually have no intention of finding out
