Hypotension is abnormally low blood pressure. This means the pressure within blood vessels is low. This is frequently caused by shock or loss of blood volume. The term hypotension is frequently used in the context of ‘postural’ or ‘orthostatic’ hypotension, which refers to a significant fall in blood pressure when one stands up quickly. This can cause symptoms of dizziness.
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