What Do Shortness Of Breath And BP Reading Of 84/70 Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 27 Aug 2016

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Question : Hi my blood pressure is 84/70 so I did it on other arm got 80/67 is this a problem? I am 62 years of age.

I am weak and have shortness of breath.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

From what you are reporting your BP is low (hypotension) and this is why you are feeling week and have dyspnea.

If you were my patient I would recommend to go to ER to exclude life threatening situation who may began with hypotension and dyspnea.

Moreover, I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Chest x-ray
- Abdominal ultrasound

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar