Orthostatic Hypotension
Health Encyclopedia: Hypotension
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, occurs when blood pressure during and after each heart beat is much lower than usual. This means the heart, brain, and other parts of the body do not get enough blood. Dizziness or lightheadedness can result.
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Alternative Names
Low blood pressure; Blood pressure - low; Postprandial hypotension; Orthostatic hypotension; Neurally mediated hypotension; NMH
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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Hypotension
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