I have never seen this happen before. Usually either both are high or low or normal together, not spaced that far apart. Is this dangerous? Should I take him to the ER?
2007-03-12 12:59:13 · 2 answers · asked by melinda_8205 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
The bottom number is the pressure in the heart when it is at rest. A low number like that is not bad and as long as the person feels ok (not dizzy ; no nausea) then stop worrying. You did not say how old this person is but the top number (systolic - pressure when the heart is fully contracted) is not too bad either.
2007-03-12 15:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by harri_pitts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was just in the ER yesterday for complications from another procedure. My BP was 103/36. They said not to worry because the top number was okay. Sorry I don't have a good answer for you. I added this to my watch list because I am curious to see what others say.
You may want to call a doctor (or an ask-a-nurse hotline) before taking a trip to the ER and spending a whole bunch of money.
Good luck. I hope everything is okay.
2007-03-12 20:07:04 · answer #2 · answered by courage78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋