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In physiology and medicine, hypotension refers to an abnormally low blood pressure. This is best understood as a physiologic state, rather than a disease. It is often associated with shock, though not necessarily indicative of it. Hypotension is the opposite of hypertension, which is high blood pressure. Hypotension can be life-threatening. Blood pressure is continuously regulated by the autonomic nervous system, using an elaborate network of receptors, nerves, and hormones...


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Low blood pressure is a condition when the blood pressure drops below the normal range. Because some blood pressure is essential for blood flow, it can be fatal if the...

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  • What is low blood pressure?

    Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure (under 90/60 mmHg). Usually, borderline-low or slightly low BP readings produce no symptoms and require no treatment. It is healthier to ...

  • What about low blood pressure?

    Within certain limits, the lower your blood pressure reading is, the better. In most people, blood pressure isn't too low until it produces symptoms, such as lightheadedness or fainting. In ...

  • Can a blood pressure be too low?

    While blood pressure that s too high is dangerous, low blood pressure also can cause symptoms, though typically not dangerous ones. If your blood pressure is too low, you may feel ...

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Low blood pressure isn't a problem unless it's too low to supply your body with oxygen. The lowest you can go, supposedly, and perfuse (feed your organs with blood and...

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