
2. Heart valve disease
The human heart is comprised of four valves. These valves are responsible for maintaining proper blood flow. In individuals who suffer from heart valve disease, one or more of the valves do not function properly; they either don’t open properly, close properly or both. As a result, blood flowing through your heart to the rest of your body may be disrupted.
Therefore, it’s not uncommon for people who suffer from heart valve disease to experience low blood pressure, as the blood isn’t being pushed out hard enough to push enough force on the artery walls. Causes of heart valve disease vary; they can be congenital, meaning that they are present at birth, or they can be the result of complications, such as infections and other conditions of the heart. Other symptoms of heart valve disease include chest pain, fatigue, dizziness, edema (swelling), and shortness of breath.