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What might cause a low blood pressure of 80/53 in a 51 year old woman with cardiovascular disease?

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Dr. David Affleck answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Side effects: While there are many causes, probably the most common one i see is caused by medications. Iatrogenic. That is, caused by blood pressure meds or diuretics.

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Answered 6/29/2013

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Dr. Matthew Cooper answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Blood Pressure: There are many potential causes. The dosages of your current medications may be the first place to start.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

What might cause a low blood pressure of 80/53 in a 51 year old woman with cardiovascular disease?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Affleck answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Matthew Cooper answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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