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Blood pressure dropping?

M5M
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DH has had blood pressure readings that have continuously dropped over several weeks. He was having a variety of readings in past years…. from 120/70 to an occasional 155/60… he is late stage 6 and lots of decline. Hospice has been involved for for two months, and the nurse has noted a steady drop ….2 weeks ago was 120/? Last week was 108/ 67. Today was 95/56

Am I correct, this is part of the decline… does it just keep getting lower? What happens?

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  • Jeff H
    Jeff H Member Posts: 125
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    Is your DH getting enough liquids? What has hospice said about the decline?

    Common causes:
    not drinking enough fluids
    reduced appetite / intake
    hot weather or illness

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