Hypotension

Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure, which can mean inadequate blood flow to the heart, brain and other vital organs. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm HG).

Hypotension
Hypotension is blood pressure than is lower than 115/75. People can run a blood pressure lower than the normal 120/80 and be perfectly fine as long as they have no dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting or seizures.

Low Blood Pressure (hypotension)
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Move slowly when getting up from exercises done on the floor to avoid orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure from changes in body position). You are more susceptible to this condition when you are taking anti-hypertensive medication.

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