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Is Pressure Of 120/54 Considered Hypotensive?
My Dad is 87 but a young 87. He gets around real well and is very sharp. He is a veteran and is taken care of very well. He takes blood pressure medication and it is controlled. However right now his pressure numbers are 120/54. Is this considered hypotension even if the systolic is normal? He doesn't feel right and his face is red. Do I need to be concerned?
Tue, 20 Sep 2016
Hi,
Don't worry. In his age diastolic blood pressure can be as lo as 30 mm Hg without any pathology. In patients with advanced age we pay attention only in systolic blood pressure. There is nothing to worry if diastolic blood pressure is low.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
Don't worry. In his age diastolic blood pressure can be as lo as 30 mm Hg without any pathology. In patients with advanced age we pay attention only in systolic blood pressure. There is nothing to worry if diastolic blood pressure is low.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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