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High bp runs in my family so i monitor it from time to time. i took it this morning and it was 95/66 p 93. i know that's not high but is that low?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not unless: you have symptoms such as feeling faint or about to pass out. Cannot say without a bit more information and an exam, but 93pulse is a tad higher than expected and might indicate the bp is slighltly low (perhaps attention to hydration or adjustment of blood rpessure medications)

Answered 9/13/2014

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Healthy: As long as you were measuring your BP out of curiosity and not because you're feeling poorly, that BP is fabulous. (you can't take the number is a vacuum: BP of 95 in someone who was just shot may well be too low, but if you're otherwise healthy, it's terrific!).

Answered 9/16/2014

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