Blood Pressure - Low
Alternate Names : Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure
DefinitionLow blood pressure is an abnormal condition where a person's blood pressure (the pressure of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels during and after each beat of the heart) is much lower than usual, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness or lightheadedness.
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