Understanding The Causes Of Hypotension

August 17, 2020
By
Emily Fowler

Blood pressure measures how much force blood uses against the blood vessel walls. There are two numbers in each reading: systolic (top) and diastolic (bottom). The top number is taken as the heart beats. The bottom number is measured during the rest between beats. Hypotension occurs when a patient's systolic number is less than ninety or their diastolic number is less than sixty. Warning signs of this are blurry vision, nausea, and dizziness. Individuals should look out for fatigue, clammy skin, and fainting as well!

Low blood pressure pills are the most common hypotension treatment! There are, however, more low blood pressure treatments out there.