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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 {*filter*} 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.
Have a blessed New Years :-)
Humbly,
Andrew
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Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
Board-Certified Cardiologist
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