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Low Diastolic reading

2015-10-12 08:20:35
Systolic is fine (on medication for hypertension), but Diastolic has suddenly fallen to 50 - 60.  Has been that way for the last 7 days. What possible causes ?
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You need see your doctor as early as possible for possible reassessment of your antihypertensive drug requirements..

Answered2015-10-12 14:30:40

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