What does it mean to have low blood pressure? It sounds like a bad thing to have.
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What does it mean to have low blood pressure? It sounds like a bad thing to have.
2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Namey
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
In brief:
Not always..
Low blood pressure is only an issue if you are symptomatic with it.
Common sx included fainting or feeling extremely dizzy going from a seated or recumbent position. Virtually all studies suggest an lower , mi or ASHD risk the lower the bp. It should only be treated if you have sx.
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