It is generally believed that high BP increases the risk of heart attack, but according to new research, low blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attack in people who have any heart disease. This study has been done by a team of international institutions, in which Imperial College London Scientists from were also included. Researchers found that if blood pressure is less than 100/80 mmHg, there is a risk of heart attack. In such a situation, blood pressure in every heart patient should not be high but should also not be low.
Research has shown that patients in whom blood pressure The risk of heart attack also reduces in them. This happens because when BP is low, the right amount of blood and oxygen does not reach the heart. Due to this the heart muscles start getting damaged. There is pressure on the heart which can cause heart attack.
What should be normal blood pressure?
Research has shown that the BP range should be around 120/80 mmHg. If BP is less than 90/60 then it is considered low blood pressure. BP of this level can also increase the risk of heart attack. If your BP normally remains in this range then it is not good for health. In this situation you need to consult a doctor.
Dr. Ajit Jain, in the Department of Cardiology at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Delhi, says that low blood pressure is also a big problem, but people generally consider high BP as dangerous, but having BP more or less than the normal range can spoil the health of both. If BP is less than 90/60 then consider it as a medical emergency and you should go to the hospital. You should also be aware of the symptoms of low BP.
How dangerous is low BP?
Dr. Ajit explains that when BP starts decreasing, oxygen does not reach the brain properly. Because of this, brain function is affected. Similarly, due to lack of oxygen reaching the heart, the function of the heart is affected and the risk of attack increases. If for some reason the supply of oxygen suddenly reduces, the heart stops working which causes death.
What are the symptoms of low BP?
feeling weak
Dizziness
blurred vision
unconsciousness
Who should be more careful?
heart patient
elderly people
patients taking BP medicine
people suffering from dehydration