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What Causes Low BP After A Knee Injury?
I had a fall and needed stitches on my knee. I am vasovagal and when I fell I almost passed out. Normally my blood pressure is low 100 to 90/ 65. At the er it was 150/66. Is that because of almost passing out or is my high blood pressure a sign of trouble.
Wed, 28 Feb 2018
Hello,
Blood pressure is normal vasovagal attack can result in fall causing injury to any part of the body can be postural hypotension. It can be a panic reaction to anything like blood or frightening effect of anything. It is also called syncope related to sudden fall of blood pressure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
Blood pressure is normal vasovagal attack can result in fall causing injury to any part of the body can be postural hypotension. It can be a panic reaction to anything like blood or frightening effect of anything. It is also called syncope related to sudden fall of blood pressure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
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