Research Notes on Hypotension
Hypotension refers to an abnormally low blood pressure. It is often associated with shock, though not necessarily indicative of it. Hypotension is not hypertension, which is high blood pressure, the opposite of hypotension. Hypotension is a fairly rare problem, hypertension is a much more common problem. Hypotension is usually not a serious problem, although in some cases it can be life threatening.
5 Great Resources on Hypotension
- Wikipedia: Hypotension
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Hypotension
- Mayo Clinic: Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Merck: Hypotension
- WebMD: Understanding Low Blood Pressure - the Basics
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5 Latest Headlines on Hypotension
What is Hypotension?
- American Heart Association: Low Blood Pressure
- National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI): What Is Hypotension?
- eMedicineHealth: Hypotension
- WrongDiagnosis: Hypotension
- iVillage: Low Blood Pressure
What Are The Symptoms of Hypotension?
- About.com: What are the Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure?
- WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Hypotension
- NHLBI: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Hypotension?
- MedicineNet: What are low blood pressure signs and symptoms?
What Are The Causes and Complications of Hypotension?
- iVillage: Potential causes of low blood pressure
- MedicineNet: What are the causes of low blood pressure?
- Mayo Clinic: Low Blood Pressure Complications
- WrongDiagnosis: Complications of Hypotension
- Merck: Hypotension Causes
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Hypotension?
- WebMD: Understanding Low Blood Pressure - Treatment
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Hypotension Treatment
- NHLBI: How Is Hypotension Treated?
- MedicineNet: How is low blood pressure treated?
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Hypotension?
- Mayo Clinic: Low Blood Pressure Home Care
- MotherNature: Low Blood Pressure Alternative Medication
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies For Low Blood Pressure
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Hypotension
- EverydayHealth: Low blood pressure and high pulse rate
- eHealthForum: Low Blood Pressure and Hypotension Forums
- MedHelp: Low Blood Pressure
- SteadyHealth: What are the low blood pressure symptoms?
- WeMove: Low Blood Pressure Forum
- TheNakedScientists: Low Blood Pressure Forum
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Hypotension
- JAMA: Hypotension Articles
- PubMedCentral: Hypotension Articles
- Google Scholar: Hypotension Articles
Clinical Trials on Hypotension
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Hypotension Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Hypotension Clinical Trials
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