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Age 72 and on blood pressure medication and now warfarin is a reading on a monitor 112/78 heart rate 78 ok?

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Dr. Monica Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Those vital signs look fine. Bp on the lower side so if feeling lightheaded, discuss blood-pressure medications with your doctor.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 7/6/2014

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A member asked:

Age 72 and on blood pressure medication and now warfarin is a reading on a monitor 112/78 heart rate 78 ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Monica Michel answered

Dr Gabor agreed

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