Advertisement

Hypotension News

alt
Low blood pressure, medically known as hypotension, occurs when your blood pressure drops below the normal range. While often less dangerous than high blood pressure, chronic or sudden low blood pressure can lead to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. With the right lifestyle changes and, when necessary, medical treatment, you can effectively manage low blood pressure.
alt
When the blood pressure reading hovers around 90/60 mm Hg or lower, it can be termed as hypotension. Rising slowly from a sitting or lying position may help ease symptoms. Low blood pressure can be corrected with lifestyle changes.
alt
The researchers found blood pressure declines were steepest in patients with dementia, heart failure, late-in-life weight loss, and those who had high blood pressure to begin with. 
alt
The findings suggest that these temporary episodes – known as orthostatic hypotension – may cause lasting damage, possibly because they reduce needed blood flow to the brain.






Loading...
english news
NEWS ON ONE CLICK