Swtem
12-15-2007, 10:51 AM
Does blood pressure go up or down when sleeping
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katolb90
01-02-2008, 12:47 PM
From what I've read, it is supposed to go down for the most part, especially if you're getting good, sound sleep. However, if you are dreaming a lot, then you may be getting too much REM sleep. I've read the blood pressure increases during REM sleep.
famnd
01-02-2008, 08:38 PM
It's supposed to go down about 10 points systolic on the average. Dr's are concerned that some patients don't have enough b/p coverage at night especially if their b/p don't go down. Soon a new monitor to measure b/p at night will be used to check that out. Fam