FreeMD® Hypotension Definition

Hypotension

Definition

Hypotension Definition

Common names:

Blood Pressure Decreased
Blood Pressure is Low
Decreased Blood Pressure
Hypotension
Low Blood Pressure

A person with hypotension has abnormally low blood pressure.

The diagnosis of low blood pressure includes:

Blood pressure less than 90
Blood pressure much lower than usual in a person with high blood pressure

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Fainting
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Orthostatic hypotension
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Weakness or fatigue
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Dizziness
Fainting
Faintness
Weakness or fatigue

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Last Updated: Sep 8, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Hypotension References:

Duschek S, Schandry R. Cognitive performance and cerebral blood flow in essential hypotension. Psychophysiology. 2004 Nov;41(6):905-13.
Jones AE, Aborn LS, Kline JA. Severity of emergency department hypotension predicts adverse hospital outcome. Shock. 2004 Nov;22(5):410-4.
Schrezenmaier C, Gehrking JA, Hines SM, Low PA, Benrud-Larson LM, Sandroni P. Evaluation of orthostatic hypotension: relationship of a new self-report instrument to laboratory-based measures. Mayo Clin Proc. 2005 Mar;80(3):330-4.
Sclater A, Alagiakrishnan K. Orthostatic hypotension. A primary care primer for assessment and treatment. Geriatrics. 2004 Aug;59(8):22-7.