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A member asked:

Are low pressure readings (70/50 pulse 61, 77/42 pulse 107) cause for concern?symptoms sweating & dizziness.diag of atrial fibrillation. on florinef (fludrocortisone).

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

Yes: Go have examination to evaluate for such low pressures and varying pulses.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2016

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