Stiff arteries: A normal or high systolic pressure with a low diastolic pressure suggests stiff arteries. If you think of pumping blood into a solid pipe, the pressure would fall to zero between pumping. The arteries usually expand during systole, but if they cannot, the swings in pressure will be greater than normal.
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How low?: If you do not have any symptoms and is it is between to 60 mmhg, it is probably normal for you. It is hard to diagnose someone just based on a number, may things can cause a drop in the diastolic bp, infections, dehydration, hormonal problems, heart problems, pregnancy, blood loss, lack of nutrient among many others.
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