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Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries (blood vessels). Each time the heart beats, it pumps blood through blood vessels, supplying the body's muscles, organs, and tissues with the oxygen and nutrients that they need to function. Throughout the day, an individual's blood pressure rises and falls many times in response to various factors. For instance, stress typically increases blood pressure, and patients generally have lower blood pressure during sleep. Blood pressure is represented as two numbers: systolic pressure over diastolic pressure. These numbers are measured .... Read more |
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Alternative and Integrative Therapies for Low Blood Pressure
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by: Natural Standard Research Collaboration |
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July 14, 2008 |
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Note: Some causes of hypotension (low blood pressure) are life threatening. Conditions, such as anaphylaxis and sepsis, are considered medical emergencies that require immediate medical care. Therefore, integrative therapies should not be used in place of conventional medicine when an individual has a potentially fatal medical problem.
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Types of Low Blood Pressure
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by: Natural Standard Research Collaboration |
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July 14, 2008 |
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Postural or orthostatic hypotension: Postural, or orthostatic, hypotension occurs when there is a sudden drop in blood pressure when a person stands up after sitting or lying down. Depending on the underlying cause, postural hypotension may be a temporary or persistent condition. Some people may only experience symptoms a few times, while others may experience long-term symptoms.
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Diagnosis of Low Blood Pressure
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by: Natural Standard Research Collaboration |
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July 14, 2008 |
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General: If a person has symptoms of hypotension, the goal is to determine the underlying cause. A doctor may perform one or more of the following tests to reach a diagnosis. Blood tests: Blood tests may be performed to determine if an infection is present in the blood.
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