What is wrong when the lower(2nd) number of a blood pressure reading is under 60?
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My honest feeling is the BP readings taken are not correct. Such high and low changes are next to impossible. You need to tak him to a cardiologist for evaluating the position and treating him. Blood Pressure - high or low - is termed as silent killer. Please see the doctor without delay. \n\nNow a short note from Wikipedia about BP for your inforamtion -\n\nBlood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood at right angles to the walls of the blood vessels. Unless indicated otherwise, blood pressure refers to systemic arterial blood pressure, i.e., the pressure in the large arteries delivering blood to body parts other than the lungs, such as the brachial artery (in the arm). The pressure of the blood in other vessels is lower than the arterial pressure. Blood pressure values are universally stated in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). The systolic pressure is defined as the peak pressure in the arteries during the cardiac cycle; the diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure (at the resting phase of the cardiac cycle). The mean arterial pressure and pulse pressure are other important quantities.\n\nTypical values for a resting, healthy adult human are approximately 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic (written as 120/80 mmHg), with large individual variations. These measures of blood pressure are not static, but undergo natural variations from one heartbeat to another or throughout the day (in a circadian rhythm); they also change in response to stress, nutritional factors, drugs, or disease-
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Your kidneys are not able to filter if you have a systolic BP under 72-70. \n\nDehydration can cause low blood pressure, so be sure you are drinking 6-8 glasses fluid/day (drinks containing caffeine act as a diuretic and do not count).\n\nNormal BP range is considered between 90/60 - 130/80, though pregnant woman can go as low as 80/50.\n\nIf are experience dizziness, lightheadedness, faint, or have any other problems, call your doctor.\n\nBe sure you are seeing your doctor at least once a year for a well checkup.
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Here are the classifications for blood pressure readings per the JNC 7 guidelines (The Seventh Report on the Joint National Commitee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure):\n\nNormal <120 over <80\nPrehypertension 120-139 over 80-89\nStage 1 hypertension 140-159 over 90-99\nStage 2 hypertension >160 over >100\n\nMake shure you let your doctor know what your blood pressure readings are at home.  This will help him/her adjust your therapy if needed.
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Blood pressure - low \n \nDefinition:\n\n \n \n\nLow blood pressure is an abnormal condition in which a person's blood pressure (the pressure of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels during and after each beat of the heart) is much lower than usual. It can cause symptoms such as dizziness or lightheadedness.\n\n\nAlternative Names:\nHypotension; Low blood pressure \nConsiderations:\n\nWhen the blood pressure is too low, there is inadequate blood flow to the heart, brain, and other vital organs.\n\nA blood pressure level that is borderline low for one person may be normal for another. The most important factor is how the blood pressure changes from the normal condition. Most normal blood pressures fall in the range of 90/60 mm Hg to 130/80 mm Hg, but a significant change, even as little as 20 mm Hg, can cause problems for some people.\n\n\nCommon Causes:\n\nLow blood pressure is commonly caused by drugs such as:\n\nMedications used for surgery\nAnti-anxiety agents\nTreatment for high blood pressure or coronary heart disease (CHD)\nDiuretics\nHeart medicines\nSome antidepressants\nNarcotic analgesics\nAlcohol\nOther causes of low blood pressure include:\n\nDehydration\nHeart failure\nHeart attack\nChanges in heart rhythm (arrhythmias)\nFainting\nAnaphylaxis (a life-threatening allergic response)\nShock (from severe infection, stroke, anaphylaxis, major trauma, or heart attack)\nAdvanced diabetes\nAnother common type of low blood pressure is orthostatic hypotension, which is brought on by a sudden change in body position, usually when shifting from lying down to standing upright.
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Low BP lower BP than the ideal 80/120.Low BP is common in athletes to some extent.What you say seems to be state of moody or depresion state.This may not be due to low BP.If you suspect low BP better check up with a doctor and take his advise.Becuse low BP is dangerous as high BP.\nIf you are just moody only ,develop friendship,cultivate habots of reading listening to music or atart a hobby.You may not require an anti depressant if you do these simple things
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Generally common in young people , but low blood pressure is vague term, importantly if your blood pressure is generally low and you are asymptomatic, that means its not causing you any problems, only thing your doctor can advise is to increase caffeine/salt intake, But low blood pressure which has come on suddenly and causing you dizziness and fainting needs to be investigated by your doctor. In nutshell, if you have low blood pressure and no symptoms, consider yourself lucky and maintain healthy lifestyle, if on other hand, its come on recently and its giving you problems, you need to see doctor
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Textbook answer is 70.\nthough 60 to 100 is classified as normal for resting.\n\nif you are fit, like the so called olympic cylcer, you resting heart rate can (very rarely) go as low as 30.\n\nyour maximun heart rate veries with age, but most people hardly reach it.\nTake 220 and subtract your age, that's your aproximate maximun heart rate\n\nhowever, if you have a heart probelm or are taking medication, your heart rate can change: eg\nbeat blockers slow your heart
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You need to follow up with your doctor. There can be different causes of low blood pressure and feeling faint. Your doctor needs to sort out the possible causes. Vertigo is just one cause of dizziness but it won't cause your blood pressure to be low. Using the Internet for information isn't always the answer. Sometimes you need to listen to the advice of your physician.
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Causes \n\nThere are a variety of factors that can lead to low blood pressure:\n\nPregnancy – Blood pressure commonly drops by as much as 5-10 points systolic and 10-15 diastolic during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy due to the expansion of the woman’s circulatory system \nMedications – Not surprisingly, many drugs used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart disease can trigger unexpectedly low blood pressure. Your doctor may need to adjust your dosage and/or medication. Other drugs to treat Parkinson’s disease, depression, and erectile dysfunction (e.g. Viagra) can also cause low blood pressure. \nHeart Problems – Heart problems such as bradycardia (low heart beat rate), heart valve problems, and heart attack/failure can lead to low blood pressure. In these conditions, the heart is not able to pump enough blood. \nEndocrine Problems – Thyroid problems (underactive or overactive), Addison’s disease (adrenal insufficiency), low blood sugar, and diabetes can all trigger low blood pressure. \nDehydration – In dehydration, your body loses more water than you take in. Dehydration is usually a result of diarrhea, vomiting, diuretic overuse, and strenuous exercise. The drop in volume can cause weakness, dizziness, and fatigue. \nNutritional Deficiencies – Deficiencies in vitamin B-12 and folic acid can lead to anemia, which then in turn can lead to low blood pressure \nYou need to keep it monitored with your MD or healthcare professional on  a regular basis to determine a course of action.
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Optimal blood pressure with respect to cardiovascular risk is less than 120/80 mm Hg. However, unusually low readings should be evaluated to rule out medical causes.
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headache, weakness, fainting\n\nThe numbers for low BP differ between people but generally speaking BP numbers below 100/55 and pulse below 55 or so.\nIf you have low BP, drink lots of Gatorade to make sure you have enough electrolytes for proper heart function.\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003083.htm
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Yes, it's too high.  Here's a chart:\nhttp://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw62787\n\nYou have a LOT of health problems (looking at your past questions).  You REALLY need to see your doctor.  With that blood pressure and your history of "mini strokes".....you need to be seen right away.  Call them now.
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When under alot of pressure and stress I've had two in a month.  Usually one is really light.  But it's always best to go and see a doctor if you feel something may be wrong.
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hi...Well first of all let me inform U that the Blood pressure cannot come on ODD no scale..It could either be 100 or 102 systolic  and  66 or 68 diastolic..But the BP llike 101/67 is approx only..Now let me tell U one biggest fact.Its that just by knowing one's BP, you can never or should never say that the person is hypertensive or hypotensive..It varies with person to person and with disease stuatus and with mental status and with your natural surrounding..Even the best of the Doc in the world can't find the exact cut off range..So Noone can exactly say if 101/67 is high or low..However assuming that you aren't having other problems, I must say that 101/67mm Hg is very normal...Just relax..Take coffee and it'll be fine..Don't panic..
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Yes, this is a good blood pressure.  normal range is between 100/60 and 120/80 approximately.  The top number is the pressure when the heart is squeezed during a beat and all the blood is in the vessels.  The bottom number is the pressure when the heart is relaxed during a beat and blood fills the heart, so less is in the vessels.
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yep, a low normal 60-80 is normal with anything under 50 slow and anything above 100 fast
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In certain conditions yes this is normal.  The big question is "How do you (the patient) feel?"  Some people need a low BP and some people have a heart so poor that it is unable to produce a high BP.  When the BP decreases the heart rate may elevate as a compensatory mechanism to help supply the body with blood. In this circumstance low BP high HR is entirely normal. However, if your BP is so low that you are getting dizzy , feel terrible, tired lethargic you may need further medical advice