hypotension

noun

hy·po·ten·sion ˌhī-pō-ˈten(t)-shən

: abnormally low blood pressure

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Melatonin can also lower blood pressure, which can cause hypotension. —

Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 2 May 2023 Minor adjustments to one's diet and everyday behaviors can also be helpful in reducing instances of hypotension. —

Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2023 Could that cause his positional hypotension? —

Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 30 Nov. 2022 When given to people, opioids can cause severe side effects including hypotension (low blood pressure), dizziness and loss of coordination. —

Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 30 Mar. 2017 Six hours later he was admitted to the emergency room with abdominal pain, dysuria, gross haematuria with clots, hypotension, fever and renal insufficiency. —

Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 8 Sep. 2017 Dizziness is also a common symptom of hypotension, or low blood pressure, Dr. Mandal says. —

Emilia Benton, Women's Health, 10 Mar. 2023 When this happens, our blood pressure levels drop rapidly, resulting in a condition called hypotension. —

Sarah Watts, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2021 Orthostatic hypotension also occurs if the circulatory system is not fully expanded, which might happen when you are dehydrated or have had serious blood loss. —

H Lee Kagan, Discover Magazine, 27 Aug. 2011 See More

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