By the way, doctor: Is the difference between the two blood pressure numbers important?

I’m 72 and my systolic blood pressure has been steady between 115 and 125. The diastolic number is low (55-65) and seems to be falling. Is the difference between these two numbers important, and is the falling diastolic number something to worry about?

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