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What Causes Fluctuating Blood Pressure Level?

Hello, Last May, I had a mild heart attack. I am 46 years old. My troponin levels were elevated, a catheterization showed no blockage. My BP was 175/115. Since then, I have lost 15lbs and take a beta blocker sporadically because I would really like to be off of it. It seems to make me depressed. Anyway, I have noticed that my BP is 150/100 sometimes when I am sitting, but drops to 130/80 or so when lying flat. Also, occasionally, my BP will be almost level at around 120/110. I don t feel bad at all though. My question is, What does it mean when the systolic and diastolic readings are so close and why does it drop when lying flat? Thanks!
posted on Sat, 31 Jan 2015
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