Suggest treatment for low blood pressure and low pulse rate
Patient: I care for a 79 year old man...going through a lot of testing...everything within normal range....blood pressure and pulse way to low...very weak and tired.....heart is good...had echo cardiogram done....what else can be done for him? Has dementia/alzheimers going to neurologist tomorrow had mri done...getting results. Doctor: With my exp. all his MRI etc will be normal. His low BP is due to dementia resulting in poor conditioning. Low heart rate is not a problem unless he has heart block to dx by EKG. Best treatment is hydration, keeping him active and engaged esp. walking to increase his muscle tone. must be careful to avoid his falling.