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My bp was 100 over 90. if your systolic and diastolic bp numbers are close together, is this called a low pulse pressure and would that indicate a heart problem?

Q: my bp was 100 over 90. if your systolic and diastolic bp numbers are close together, is this called a low pulse pressure and would that indicate a heart problem?

: Yes and no. In this range ususally do to a inaccurate BP measurement. Take some more.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Yes and no. In this range ususally do to a inaccurate BP measurement. Take some more.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/10/2022

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A member asked:

My bp was 100 over 90. if your systolic and diastolic bp numbers are close together, is this called a low pulse pressure and would that indicate a heart problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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