Question 1

what does it mean if a diastolic pressure is higher than the systolic pressure?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: The diastolic pressure can not be higher than systolic pressure.

Question 2

if a diastolic pressure rises a lot more than the systolic pressure, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Wether your diastolic pressure is rising  more than your systolic pressure means the same as when it is the other way around . It is hypertension and to be treated the same.

Question 3

what makes hypotension more sympathetic? a drop in systolic pressure, a drop in diastolic pressure, or a drop in mean arterial pressure? how long is too long for prolonged hypotension? how low is too low a bp to self treat at home?

Accepted Answer

: Not sure what you mean by sympathetic. Essentially, if you are noticing that you are feeling weak, dizzy when you stand up, or lightheaded, then you should have your blood pressure evaluated regardless of whatever number it is. You should see your primary care doctor for further evaluation. Good luck.

Question 4

why could my systolic pressure change, but not my diastolic pressure?

Accepted Answer

They are different: Some patients have both a high systolic and diastolic blood pressure, but either can be elevated with the other being normal. The systolic pressure many times tends to be somewhat more variable and more affected by anxiety. Certain conditions such as a leaking of the aortic valve tend to elevate one (in that case the systolic) more than the other.

Question 5

how come my diastolic pressure doesn't go down but my systolic pressure does?

Accepted Answer

False measurement: First recheck measurement with a manual cuff because it could be an inaccurate reading. 
Diastolic BP is a measure of the BP in the vessels when the heart is relaxing between beats. It can be considered a form of pre hypertension if it is elevated say during exercise but eventually returns to normal (.

Question 6

how come my diastolic pressure is usually above 80 and appears less stable than my systolic pressure?

Accepted Answer

Depends on technique: How one takes the BP such as position of the arm body position etc can affect the reading . In general  isystolic pressure however is more labile than the diastolic  pressur.

Question 7

blood pressure: does your systolic pressure affect diastolic pressure?

Accepted Answer

No: They're independent but often tend to go together. Younger people tend to have higher diastolic pressures. Older people tend to have higher systolic pressures. But those are just generalizations.

Question 8

50 year old female. systolic pressure is normal but diastolic pressure is always low around 50-60. pulse pressure is normal should i worry?

Accepted Answer

: The most important BP is the systolic. Healthiest  is now equal or less than 120. Many home devices are not accurate for diastolic pressure. Have someone listen or learn how to do it this way. Most accurate.

Question 9

lately my diastolic pressure's high -- 90 to 95 -- but my systolic pressure's okay, 115 to 130. my diet needs improvement but my bmi's about 20 and i walk a couple miles most days. any advice?

Accepted Answer

Higher dbp: Any family  history of high blood pressure? Usually in young people the diastolic blood pressure is higher than systolic in hypertensive patient. If you do not have a history of HTN i would reccomend you to check it a couple of times per week , if  the diastolic BP is higher than 90 you might need 24 h BP monitoring to confirm hypertension.

Question 10

why is my diastolic blood pressure so low in comparison to my systolic pressure?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis & ..: Conditions such as hardening of arteries which occurs with advanced age and atherosclerosis, anemia and aortic valve insufficiency can all cause low diastolic blood pressure and a wide pulse pressure.   Please see which of these may apply to  you.

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What does it mean if a diastolic pressure is higher than the systolic pressure

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If a diastolic pressure rises a lot more than the systolic pressure, what does it mean?

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What makes hypotension more sympathetic? a drop in systolic pressure, a drop in diastolic pressure, or a drop in mean arterial pressure? how long is too long for prolonged hypotension? how low is too low a bp to self treat at home?

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Why could my systolic pressure change, but not my diastolic pressure?

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How come my diastolic pressure doesn't go down but my systolic pressure does?

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How come my diastolic pressure is usually above 80 and appears less stable than my systolic pressure?

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Blood pressure: does your systolic pressure affect diastolic pressure?

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50 year old female. systolic pressure is normal but diastolic pressure is always low around 50-60. pulse pressure is normal should i worry?

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Lately my diastolic pressure's high -- 90 to 95 -- but my systolic pressure's okay, 115 to 130. my diet needs improvement but my bmi's about 20 and i walk a couple miles most days. any advice?

A member asked:

Why is my diastolic blood pressure so low in comparison to my systolic pressure?

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