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Suggest Treatment For Low Diastolic Pressure In An Elderly Person
Question: My dad is 86 and just lost my mom after 60 yrs of marriage, his diatolic bp has been running 44-46 systolic has been running 120-130. What can I encourage him to do to help this until he can into the doctor. He also is having a lot on pedal edema and is typ2 Diabetic. Blood sugars are good
Brief Answer:
In elderly age low diastolic pressure is a common finding
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In your father's age low diastolic pressure is quite common finding, it is not serious abnormality and doesn't need specific treatment.
In elderly age, arteries become stiffer, so diastolic blood pressure can be measured up to 20-30 mm Hg. There is nothing to worry, and there is no need for treatment. In elderly age we taking into account and treat only systolic pressure.
Hope I could help you
Wishing a good health to your father
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
In elderly age low diastolic pressure is a common finding
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In your father's age low diastolic pressure is quite common finding, it is not serious abnormality and doesn't need specific treatment.
In elderly age, arteries become stiffer, so diastolic blood pressure can be measured up to 20-30 mm Hg. There is nothing to worry, and there is no need for treatment. In elderly age we taking into account and treat only systolic pressure.
Hope I could help you
Wishing a good health to your father
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
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