A member asked:

I have ehlers danlos and pots. i take vasoconstrictors which helps but my blood pulse pressure has a big gap 107/50 is that a concern?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Aortic valve: The closure of the aortic valve determines the diastolic number; if the valve leaks, the diastolic blood pressure is lower. A careful cardiac exam can often detect a leak and an echocardiogram can confirm its presence and determine whether or not the leak is significant.

Answered 10/10/2013

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