Hypotension

Hypotension refers to a state where systemic arterial pressure is lower than normal. The range of normal blood pressure varies widely, with age and fitness. Environmental factors vary greatly. Because hypertension is often caused clinically. Heart, brain, kidney and other important organs are damaged and are highly valued. The standard of hypertension is also clearly specified by the World Health Organization. However, there is no unified standard for the diagnosis of low blood pressure. It is generally believed that the arterial blood pressure of the limbs is less than 12/8 kPa (90/60 mmHg) is hypotension. The vast majority of patients with hypotension (especially long-term chronic hypotension associated with constitution or genetics) do not have any clinical discomfort, or have only non-specific symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, and fatigue. A small number (those with a sharp drop in blood pressure) have clinical symptoms mainly due to insufficient blood supply to the brain, such as dizziness, dark eyes, soft limbs, and even syncope or shock.

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