Hypotension
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Hypotension Symptoms
Symptoms of hypotension may include:
Dizziness
Fatigue
Faintness
Fainting
Difficulty breathing
Palpitations
Chest pain
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Dehydration
Drug side effect
Orthostatic hypotension
Shock
Shy-Drager syndrome
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Confusion
Dizziness
Fainting
Faintness
Weakness or fatigue
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Last Updated: May 16, 2008
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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.
