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What Causes Low Blood Pressure After Heart Attack?

My husband had a heart attack 6 days ago (he is 37). He came home yesterday and is now concerned that his blood pressure is too low range 89/55 to 102/65. He feels dizzy. Even prior to the heart attack and during he never had elevated blood pressure. Now he is taking multiple medications. Is the pressure too low?
Thu, 20 Apr 2017
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Hi! With regard to your question, the blood pressure after a heart attack is normal to be a little lower than before. Some of the medications that he takes lead to decreased blood pressure. Values of blood pressure that you refer are the minimum acceptable. However, I would recommend that your husband be careful when he wakes up from bed or a laying position, he should do it slowly.
I wish your husband gets better soon!
All the best and thank you for using HealthcareMagic!
Regards,
Dr. P.Cerri
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What Causes Low Blood Pressure After Heart Attack?

Hi! With regard to your question, the blood pressure after a heart attack is normal to be a little lower than before. Some of the medications that he takes lead to decreased blood pressure. Values of blood pressure that you refer are the minimum acceptable. However, I would recommend that your husband be careful when he wakes up from bed or a laying position, he should do it slowly. I wish your husband gets better soon! All the best and thank you for using HealthcareMagic! Regards, Dr. P.Cerri