Hypotension
People assume I'm a boiler ready to explode, but I actually have very low blood pressure, which is shocking to people - Donald Trump
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While not discussed as often as high blood pressure, hypotension (or low blood pressure) is a medical condition that can cause uncomfortable symptoms and in extreme cases, have life-threatening consequences. Hypotension is often caused by prolonged bed rest, dehydration, infections, stress and anxiety, pregnancy, or as a side effect of certain medications.
So, how do you know when you have low blood pressure? First, blood pressure levels below 90/60 mmHG are considered hypotensive. In addition, keep an eye out for common symptoms of hypotension, including lightheadedness and dizziness, fainting, lack of concentration, nausea, fatigue, laziness, palpitations, and difficulty or slow…
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Low blood pressure
While this condition has not attracted enough attention from the medical world, recent information suggests that the total cardiovascular risk in these patients is increased. The adage, “the lower, the better”, most likely is not fully applicable to blood pressure in man.
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Choosing the right vasopressor agent in hypotension
Persistent hypotension results in impaired tissue perfusion and is often a late and ominous indication of decompensated shock. Correction of persistent hypotension is imperative, often requiring vasopressors and inotropes. When considering an agent for hemodynamic support, the following checklist can guide your choice...
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Evaluation and Management of Orthostatic Hypotension
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Hypotension: A Clinical Care Review
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Hypotension Clinic
This web site was launched in mid-August 2013 with the sole purpose to benefit people that suffer from Hypotension - low blood pressure. Our goal is to be your most trusted resource on hypertension, which is why we offer practical information from credible sources, such as physicians, nutritionists and other health care professionals.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Hypotension can be dangerous. It can make you fall because of dizziness or fainting. Shock, a severe form of hypotension, is a condition that's often fatal if not treated right away. With prompt and proper treatment, shock can be successfully treated.
myDr
There are many reasons that someone may have low blood pressure. Diet, medication or an underlying health condition may be the cause. Low blood pressure in a healthy person is often of little significance, unless it causes symptoms, and is often only identified as a result of a routine medical examination. Sudden low blood pressure can be associated with serious medical conditions.
NHS
People with a blood pressure reading under 90/60 are usually regarded as having low blood pressure.
Patient
Although commonly associated, hypotension is not synonymous with shock. Normal BP can be present during shock in people with hypertension, and normal tissue perfusion can exist among hypotensive individuals.
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