Low blood pressure today

[Bigbrian]

Hi folks, my blood pressure is today at 85/45, never been that low before! Is that something I should worry about. I am on 10mg of Bisoprolol and have been for about a year. Have / had heart failure with crtd fitted.

Thanks

[Smarticus]

Yes, I would call 111 now

[gilreid1]

Agree call your GP or 111. And please be careful when you stand up. Take it slowly

[Chappychap]

The NHS gives the following guidelines,

-Borderline low blood pressure is 90/60

-Blood pressure definitely too low is 60/40

-Dangerously low blood pressure id 50/33

So at 85/45 you should probably follow this up, but at the same time it's not an emergency so there's no need to be overly concerned.

Good luck!

[Bigbrian in reply to Chappychap]

Thanks for that

[84green in reply to Bigbrian]

Try drinking plenty of water

[Bigbrian in reply to 84green]

Thanks for that

[Becksagogo]

Water and/or milk should help to raise your blood pressure. In this warmer weather I think we forget to drink more.

[Bigbrian in reply to Becksagogo]

Thanks

[Pippy36]

My blood pressure is always low - is usually in 80's but sometimes late 70"s. Few weeks ago I rang heart failure nurse as it dropped to 68 one day and I did feel little bit woozey and worn out. She is aware of my low bp and wasn't too worried as normal for me , especially as I am slightly built (ie skinny,) and usually feel well.

By next day bp had risen a bit and I felt okay. She reduced my Ramapril to 2.5mg from 5mg. I made an effort to drink more water. BP changes daily - I check it everyday.

[Bigbrian in reply to Pippy36]

Thanks