Question 1

diastolic pressure under 60 bad?

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Nope: Some people who walk around and feel well have diastolic bps of zero.  (at least as estimated by a BP cuff which is an indirect measurement).  My only caveat: get an echo and be sure you don't have aortic regurgitation which can be severe, cause no symptoms for years, and be hard to detect with  a stethoscope.

Question 2

what controls the diastolic pressure?

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Vascular tone: Both systolic and diastolic pressures are significantly impacted by the level of vascular tone or "resistance" or restriction to a given rate of blood flow.  Although we have excellent medication options for managing vascular resistance, I have found that good cardiovascular conditioning seems to positively impact the diastolic blood pressure by enhancing "run off" in the peripheral vascular bed.

Question 3

why could diastolic pressure be high?

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Several reasons: Most high blood pressure is idiopathic (no reason, you just have it) whether it is systolic or diastolic. It runs in families so if your parents have it, you are more likely to get it. There are occasion cases secondary to specific causes such as adrenal tumors, kidney problems,  or narrowing of the aorta (called coarctation) and that is called secondary hypertension.

Question 4

what can low diastolic pressure mean?

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Not much: A lower diastolic number means nothing unless it's less than what's expected to be normal for a particular patient, based in overall health and age.

Question 5

how can i raise my diastolic pressure?

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Why would you?: A low diastolic blood pressure could be due to leaking of the aortic valve or other problems so finding the cause is important. If you feel well, a low pressure, diastolic or systolic, may not be a bad thing. People with relatively low blood pressure live longer. And, how low are you talking about?

Question 6

what can high diastolic pressure mean?

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Needs evaluation: High blood pressure either systolic or diastolic needs evaluation and treatment to prevent complications such as stroke, heart attack, or kidney damage.

Question 7

what does diastolic pressure relate to?

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Artery Stiffness: The diastolic blood pressure or the "bottom number" when the blood pressure is taken is when the pressure at which the heart beat is no longer heard by the stethescope.  It is related to the stiffness of the arterial tree in the body.  The stiffer the artery the higher the diastolic pressure.

Question 8

how can i treat low diastolic pressure?

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Hydration: Drink plenty of fluids.  Make sure there is no valvular/structural heart disease.

Question 9

how can i improve my diastolic pressure?

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Avoid salt ,caffeine: Lose weight, exercise , avoid salt, avoid caffeine.

Question 10

what does diastolic pressure of 53 mean?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: A diastolic pressure of 53mmhg could be normal, it could also indicate decreased peripheral vascular resistance or aortic insufficiency or several other things.

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