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Blood Pressure - Low
Alternate Names : Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure
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Low Blood Pressure: Common Causes
Low blood pressure is commonly caused by drugs such as the following
Other causes of low blood pressure include the following:
Another common cause type of low blood pressure is orthostatic hypotension, which results from a sudden change in body position, usually from lying down to an upright position.
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• Definition
• Low Blood Pressure: Overview & Considerations
• Low Blood Pressure: Common Causes
• Low Blood Pressure: Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
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Review Date : 11/19/2002
Reviewed By : Bridget Martell, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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