Is low diastolic blood pressure considered hypotension?

Dec 02, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Generally, a low reading in either value indicates hypotension—for example, systolic pressure below 90 mmHg and diastolic pressure below 60 mmHg; or systolic pressure below 90 mmHg with normal diastolic pressure; or normal systolic pressure with diastolic pressure below 60 mmHg. Therefore, low diastolic pressure typically refers to a diastolic pressure below 60 mmHg, which is considered hypotension.

Low diastolic blood pressure is generally considered hypotension.

Diastolic pressure refers to the pressure generated when the heart relaxes and the arterial blood vessels elastically recoil. Under normal circumstances, a person's systolic pressure is ≥130 mmHg and diastolic pressure is ≥80 mmHg. Generally, if either value is below normal, it indicates hypotension—for example, systolic pressure below 90 mmHg and diastolic pressure below 60 mmHg; or systolic pressure below 90 mmHg with normal diastolic pressure; or normal systolic pressure with diastolic pressure below 60 mmHg. Therefore, low diastolic pressure typically means a diastolic reading below 60 mmHg, which falls under hypotension. Patients should be vigilant when this occurs.

After developing hypotension, patients may experience abnormal symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, cold sweats, and poor appetite. This condition may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions. Patients should promptly visit a hospital to undergo relevant examinations to determine the underlying cause and receive timely, targeted treatment to prevent further complications.

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