Normal Blood Pressure Range During Pregnancy
Low blood pressure is an abnormal conditionin whicha person's blood pressure (the pressure of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels during and after each beat of the heart) is much lower than usual. Itcan cause symptoms such as dizziness or lightheadedness.
Alternative Names
Hypotension; Low blood pressure
Considerations
When the blood pressure is too low, there is inadequate blood flow to the heart, brain, and other vital organs.
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Renin
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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