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Is a laid down blood pressure of 120/55 hr 64 when stood up it went to 125/70 hr 74 classed as hypotension?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: It has to be over 15 mm drop from supine to stanading up with symptoms of dizzinees associated with it.

Dr Szawaluk agreed

Answered 1/5/2014

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