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Does A BP Reading Of 84/64 Need Medical Attention?

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Posted on Sat, 16 Jul 2016
Question: my stepfather is an 81 yr old male with hypertension, 5-6 stents in heart, aortic anerysm, and type 2 diabetes, spinal stenosis and is having a blood pressure of 84 systolic / 64 diastolic. I understand this is low, but should we call 911. We don't want to risk any life threatening situations now. Please answer STAT!!!!
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you should call 911.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are right, you should call 911 and take her to the ER.

84 systolic is very low.

You can update me with progress once she is better.

Kind regards
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Does A BP Reading Of 84/64 Need Medical Attention?

Brief Answer: Yes, you should call 911. Detailed Answer: Hi, You are right, you should call 911 and take her to the ER. 84 systolic is very low. You can update me with progress once she is better. Kind regards