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Seem to have tendancy to isolated systolic hypertension but diastolic stays normal. docs tried meds but diastolic drops too low. how is this treated?

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Pulse & Mean Press?: Heart output, pulse, sbp, mean & pres are far more important. Sbp typically read from only 1 heart beat, similar dbp. Usual difference (i.e. Pulse pressure = sbp-dbp) for a sitting relaxed healthy adult ~40 mmhg. Pp has highest relationship to mortality rates, sbp next most important (esp. Stroke rates), dbp low relationship. Ideally sbp < 120 mmhg & ability to be active, not compromised, is good.

Answered 12/9/2013

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