Is it more a factor of the systolic pressure, the diastolic or a combined low pressure both?
Is there a point at which one should seek medical attention for a low reading on either one?
Any non-pharmaceutical causes to a drop in readings one day to the next?
(My readings today have been 110-130 over 62-68. A common number for me is 115-ish over 75-ish. I've been noticing the get-up-too-quick-head-rush on a number of occassions today. Pulse seems my usual resting 52-65.)
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A few questions on orthostatic hypotension:
Is it more a factor of the systolic pressure, the diastolic or a combined low pressure both?
It is defined by a 20 point drop in systolic blood pressure with postural change from supine to standing upright.
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Is there a point at which one should seek medical attention for a low reading on either one?
When there are symptoms.
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Any non-pharmaceutical causes to a drop in readings one day to the next?
Dehydration would be one.
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(My readings today have been 110-130 over 62-68. A common number for me is 115-ish over 75-ish. I've been noticing the get-up-too-quick-head-rush on a number of occassions today. Pulse seems my usual resting 52-65.)
You are not hypotensive according to the numbers you report.
