My grandmothers blood pressure is 89 / 48 isn't that dangerous she is 86 yrs old?
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Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure (below 90/60). This occurs when the pressure on the blood vessel walls falls below normal limits. Low blood pressure that does not cause symptoms is generally considered to be a sign of good cardiovascular health because there is less stress on the heart and blood vessels.
However, there are a number of forms of low blood pressure that require diagnosis, evaluation and treatment. People may seek treatment for low blood pressure if they experience symptoms such as dizziness or syncope (fainting) from lack of oxygen to the brain. Low blood pressure may be due to medications (e.g., blood pressure medications) or other causes, and changing medications or other treatments may be necessary.
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talk to her dr.ask him
thats pretty low. were did you get this taken?
That is very low, but if she is 86 everything she does is potentially dangerous.
yes oh my god
call a docter
hope she feels better
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That is pretty low. Does she have medication to stabilize her blood pressure? If not you can let her have some caffeine and that should help bring it back up. Normal blood pressure is 120/80
The lower reading is very low,get her to the doctor tomorrow or emergency room if she continues to feel ill!
shes a beast what can i say.
well it does seem a little low, but if she's tiny it's probably ok. not everyone has 120 / 80. some people naturally have higher, some lower.
thats pretty low
doesn't sound like her heart is working very well, If someone inexperienced took this blood pressure, have a professionsl take it, you can walk into the ER and they'll do it right away
well mine is 100 over 70 but i run alot. and am 36. so yes i would probably take her to be checked. call the local hospital and ask the nurse in charge - she will tell you what you need to know.
she must see a doctor
Low blood pressure is not a good sign. Anything much lower than 120/80 should be a cause for concern. If grandma has a family doctor, he should be made aware of this right away. Or grandma should see a doctor soon.
Best answer is have a talk with her doctor,than you be more satisfied with answer..many different things can change person blood pressure.So check with her DR.
Yes - it's way too low! Given her age though -- I don't know what it could be. Mine dropped really low like that and I was about passing out, etc. (medication change with BP medicine) -- as the last time I checked mine it was 198/118 which is extremely high and dangerous. Am on medication again thank goodness!! I also had an infection when mine was that low and ended up in the hospital because of it and corrected the problem.
That is low. Heres a link that tells about hypotension (low blood pressure).
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http://ww3.komotv.com/global/story.asp?s=1230220
Actually it is a little on the low side. Why don't you ask her Doctor? What a Doctor would consider a good pressure reading is around 110/72. At your grandmothers age you could not expect her to have that kind of a reading.
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I take blood pressure pills
It depends. This could be a normal pressure for her. Some people have a systolic BP in the 80's and 90's and that's their norm. Do you know what she normally runs? Some medications could cause her BP to be lower too. If she was sitting or lying down and quickly stood up or sat up she can experience a thing called orthostatic hypotension which makes the BP drop also. If that is is the case she should lie down for a while and always get up slowly. How is your grandma feeling? Is she nauseous or dizzy? You should check her BP again in 10 - 15 min and she if its higher or lower.
I think it would be a really good idea to contact her physician. Let he/she know of the incident. Her doctor may want to adjust meds or do some blood work on her.
Hope she is well.
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