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What Causes Fluctuating Diastolic Readings
DIASTOLIC TEST TODAY SHOWED LOW READING OF 40 - TAKE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS TODAY THAT READING WAS 118 - HAVE JUST COME OUT OF HOSPITAL AFTER OPERATION - AM I JUST READJUSTING MY BODY OR WHAT??? VERY STRANGE NEVER HAD READINGS LIKE THIS THANKS LIZ E MAIL ADDRESS: YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 14 Nov 2014
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The diastolic reading of 40 is low. Since it is not normally in this range you would need to monitor.
If it remains low and is associated with symptoms of low blood pressure then you may need to contact your doctor.
Symptoms of low blood pressure are dizziness, loss of consciousness, shortness of breath, increase heart rate, clammy sensation.
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The diastolic reading of 40 is low. Since it is not normally in this range you would need to monitor.
If it remains low and is associated with symptoms of low blood pressure then you may need to contact your doctor.
Symptoms of low blood pressure are dizziness, loss of consciousness, shortness of breath, increase heart rate, clammy sensation.
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