Low blood pressure is a state when blood pressure is much lower than normal. This means the heart, brain, and other parts of the body do not get enough blood. Normal blood pressure is mostly between 90\/60 mmHg and 120\/80 mmHg. Medically, low blood pressure is termed as hypotension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood pressure readings appear as two numbers. The first and higher of the two is a measure of systolic pressure, or the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood. The second number measures diastolic pressure, or the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Optimal blood pressure is less than 120\/80 (systolic\/diastolic). In healthy people, low blood pressure without any symptoms is not usually a concern and does not need to be treated. But low blood pressure can be a sign of an underlying problem — especially in the elderly — where it may cause inadequate blood flow to the heart, brain, and other vital organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The causes of low blood pressure can range from dehydration to serious medical or surgical disorders. It’s important to find out what’s causing your low blood pressure so that it can be treated.
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