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Consistent pulse pressure of 20-25. is this dangerous? bp is usually 97-110 over 55-78. hr is usually 54-85. diagnosed with vasovagal & suspected pots

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

It is something: to watch. I believe it is quite common for those with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome to have a narrow pulse pressure. A normal pulse pressure--the difference between systolic and diastolic BP--is considered to be around 40. Higher pulse pressures often indicate cardiac dysfunction. The lower pulse pressure in POTS probably comes from frequent low systolic pressures to start with.

Answered 7/16/2015

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