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Viper venoms are often dominated by toxins known as metalloproteinases, which are a diverse group of tissue-destroying proteins whose effects range from hemorrhaging edema, inflammation, hypotension to necrosis.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
One important reminder: Alcohol and sauna bathing of any kind don’t mix, since this can increase the risk of hypotension (low blood pressure) and arrhythmia (or irregular heartbeat), says Dr. Delkhah.
—Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2024
The investigators report a case of significant perineal injury accompanied by hypotension associated with the use of a vacuum toilet on an airplane.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2011
Also called orthostatic hypotension, that type of dizziness results from gravity quickly moving blood from the upper body to the lower body.
—Isadora Baum, Health, 11 Sep. 2023
Standing up can cause a blood pressure decrease, called orthostatic hypotension.
—Isadora Baum, Health, 11 Sep. 2023
People with low blood pressure: People who already have low blood pressure (hypotension) should avoid taking drugs that would lower their levels more.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2023
In some cases, hypotension can actually lead to hypovolemic shock, a potentially life-threatening condition.
—Sarah Watts, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2021
And though hypertension is usually considered more dangerous than hypotension, low blood pressure can cause worrisome symptoms as well.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 July 2023
Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
One important reminder: Alcohol and sauna bathing of any kind don’t mix, since this can increase the risk of hypotension (low blood pressure) and arrhythmia (or irregular heartbeat), says Dr. Delkhah.
—Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2024
The investigators report a case of significant perineal injury accompanied by hypotension associated with the use of a vacuum toilet on an airplane.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2011
Also called orthostatic hypotension, that type of dizziness results from gravity quickly moving blood from the upper body to the lower body.
—Isadora Baum, Health, 11 Sep. 2023
Standing up can cause a blood pressure decrease, called orthostatic hypotension.
—Isadora Baum, Health, 11 Sep. 2023
People with low blood pressure: People who already have low blood pressure (hypotension) should avoid taking drugs that would lower their levels more.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2023
In some cases, hypotension can actually lead to hypovolemic shock, a potentially life-threatening condition.
—Sarah Watts, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2021
And though hypertension is usually considered more dangerous than hypotension, low blood pressure can cause worrisome symptoms as well.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 July 2023
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hypotension
noun
hy·po·ten·sion
ˈhī-pō-ˌten-chən 
Medical Definition
hypotension
noun
hy·po·ten·sion
ˈhī-pō-ˌten-chən
1
: abnormally low pressure of the blood
called also low blood pressure
2
: abnormally low pressure of the intraocular fluid
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