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What Causes Low Blood Pressure In An Elderly Person?
Question: Hi, my dad is 88 and his blood pressure normally runs low. This morning it is 199/96 and I cannot wake him. What could that mean?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would recommend bringing your father to the ER as soon as possible.
He may have had a stroke.
It is necessary performing some tests, besides a careful physical exam:
- a resting ECG
- a brain CT scan
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, fasting glucose, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests).
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would recommend bringing your father to the ER as soon as possible.
He may have had a stroke.
It is necessary performing some tests, besides a careful physical exam:
- a resting ECG
- a brain CT scan
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, fasting glucose, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests).
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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