A member asked:

32 yr old f. i used bp cuff and my readings were bp= 89 over 66, pulse= 120, pp= 23. should i be concerned with the pp reading so low??

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Pulse pressure: With a pulse pressure lower than 25 you should visit your physician for a careful medical history and full physical exam. It may be caused by your tachycardia of 120. You should visit a physician to rule out other causes. Your heat sensitivity is a possible sign of hyperthyroidism and your asthma may need better management. Drink water and stay hydrated. Good luck.

Answered 1/25/2016

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: The pulse pressure is considered low if it is less than 25% of the systolic BP. So your pp is normal.

Answered 1/25/2016

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