Should diastolic blood pressure below 60 be treated?

Dec 03, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Tian Hongbo

Introduction

60 usually refers to 60 mmHg. If it occurs temporarily, it will not have a significant impact on the body and does not require special treatment; however, dietary adjustments are recommended, emphasizing a high-protein, high-nutrition diet to improve nutrition and strengthen physical condition. If it is a long-term condition, it may lead to insufficient blood supply to the brain, heart, or other organs and therefore requires treatment.

A diastolic pressure of 60 usually refers to a diastolic pressure of 60 mmHg. Whether treatment is needed when diastolic pressure is below 60 mmHg depends on the individual's specific condition.

Diastolic pressure is the pressure generated when the heart is at rest between beats and when arterial blood vessels elastically recoil; it is also known as "low pressure." Normal diastolic pressure ranges from 60 to 90 mmHg. If diastolic pressure below 60 mmHg is measured in a formal medical setting, and this is only a temporary occurrence, it generally does not have significant effects on the body and may not require special treatment. However, dietary adjustments are recommended, emphasizing high-protein, nutrient-rich foods to improve nutrition and physical strength, which can help raise blood pressure to some extent. If low diastolic pressure (below 60 mmHg) is chronic, it may lead to inadequate blood supply to vital organs such as the brain or heart, causing symptoms like dizziness and fatigue, and in severe cases, even myocardial cell necrosis. In such cases, medical treatment is necessary.

Patients with diastolic pressure below 60 mmHg should actively identify the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment to prevent disease progression and impaired perfusion of target organs.

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