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Low Blood Pressure Symptoms and Diagnosis |
Hypotension; Low blood pressure (hypotension) |
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the blood vessels. Unless indicated otherwise, blood pressure refers to systemic arterial blood pressure, i.e., the pressure in the large arteries delivering blood to body parts other than the lungs, such as the brachial artery (in the arm). The pressure of the blood in other vessels is lower than the arterial pressure. Blood pressure values are universally stated in millimetres of mercury (mm Hg), and are always given ...
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Signs and symptoms
... Some people with low blood pressure are in peak physical condition with strong cardiovascular systems and a reduced risk of heart attack and stroke. For these people, low blood pressure, rather than b...
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Causes ... The heart is the prime mover of the circulatory system; with each beat it launches your blood on a journey through 60,000 miles of arteries, veins and capillaries, ultimately circulating about 2,000 g...
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When to seek medical advice ... In many instances, low blood pressure isn''t serious. If you have consistently low readings but feel fine, your doctor is likely to monitor you during routine exams. Even occasional dizziness or light...
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Screening and diagnosis ... The goal in evaluating low blood pressure is to find the underlying cause. This helps determine the correct treatment and identify any heart, endocrine or neurological problems that may be responsible...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- American Heart Association
- Autonomic Nervous System (American Heart Association)
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