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60 year old woman with very low blood pressure on low-salt diet (by choice). good idea or is that a problem?

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Dr. Ryan Cooley answered

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Not problem: Low blood pressure is not considered as serious as high blood pressure, assuming you do not have symptoms. A normal blood pressure is when the reading is 120/80. Anything below those numbers is considered low. There is no specific blood pressure reading that is considered dangerously low, as it can vary with different individuals.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

60 year old woman with very low blood pressure on low-salt diet (by choice). good idea or is that a problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ryan Cooley answered

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