A member asked:

I have mild pots, when i stand my bp goes up a little, go light headed for 5-10secs and hr goes up by about 30. what causes the light headed if bp up.

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

BP change: Your probably having a bigger BP change then you realize. If your heart rate is changing by 30 bpm, then there will be a significant transition point. You may not be catching it with a cuff.

Answered 12/31/2014

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