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My wife bp is 111 over 50 and pulse rate of 110 should I worry

By Anonymous May 3, 2018 - 6:12pm
 
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Hello Anonymous,

Welcome to EmpowHER.

A blood pressure reading lower than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) for the top number (systolic) or 60 mm Hg for the bottom number (diastolic) is generally considered low blood pressure.

Low blood pressure might seem desirable, and for some people, it causes no problems. However, for many people, abnormally low blood pressure (hypotension) can cause dizziness and fainting. In severe cases, low blood pressure can be life-threatening.

The causes of low blood pressure can range from dehydration to serious medical or surgical disorders. It's important to find out what's causing your low blood pressure so that it can be treated.

The hearts of adults at rest usually beat between 60 and 100 times a minute. So your wife is a little over the average. This could have been temporary - our pulse rates change throughout the day. A call to her doctor can let you know more.
Best,
Susan

May 4, 2018 - 4:12am
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