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Differance between BP while lying and sitting

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Cindi

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Hi all

Do you know how many mm Hg difference may be expected between BP's lying and sitting. I can not measure my BP while sitting as I am too exhausted but I wish to have an idea on possible difference to be able to compare my results with normal sitting position Bp. Thanks.
 
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taniaaust1

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Both as long as both are when at rest and relaxed when taken, I dont think would vary all that much.
(Thou if you had an issue such as postural hypotension.. it could drop on sitting.. depending on how bad the hypotension is).
 
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Cindi

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Thanks for the information. I think there should be a difference. For normal people standing Bp is about 10-20 points higher than lying Bp.But,yes.. you brought another issue into my attention. Normal person's Bp variation may not apply to my case as I have postural hypotension problem. Thanks.
 
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fawkes

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Just last week I had a doctor's appointment - 120/ when I came in, sitting; later almost 140/ when I was lying down comfortably. So, yes, I think higher when lying down may be the case with those of us who have orthostatic problems.
 
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