Blood Pressure, Driver Fitness and Safe Driving
In some crash reports, we are informed that the driver lost control of his vehicle after suffering “a medical episode”. This most often includes having suffered a heart attack, stroke,… read more
Updates on Causes and Treatment of Low Blood Pressure
What is a dangerously low blood pressure?
Generally, if the blood pressure reading is under 90/60 mm Hg, it is abnormally low and is referred to as hypotension.… read more
Low Blood Pressure : Signs and Symptoms
What is a dangerously low blood pressure?
It may not cause symptoms, but when it does, it can require medical attention. Hypotension has two definitions: Absolute hypotension: Your resting… read more
Everything You Need to Know About Low Blood Pressure
What happens when blood pressure is low?
A sudden fall in blood pressure can be dangerous. A change of just 20 mm Hg — a drop from 110 mm Hg… read more
Low Blood Pressure: Can it Affect your Pregnancy?
Is low blood pressure OK in pregnancy?
Low blood pressure during pregnancy is normal. The condition usually isn’t something to be concerned about unless you have symptoms. If you… read more
Updates about Low Blood Pressure Symptoms 2022
Many Americans are so used to hearing about the dangers of high blood pressure that they may not have considered the alternative: low blood pressure.
And it’s fair to… read more
Is Low Blood Pressure a Cause for Worry?
Is it OK to have low blood pressure?
In healthy people, low blood pressure without any symptoms is not usually a concern and does not need to be treated… read more
Can High Blood Pressure Make You Feel Dizzy?
Does high blood pressure increase dizziness?
Dizziness : While dizziness can be a side effect of some blood pressure medications, it is not caused by high blood pressure. However,… read more
What is Orthostatic Hypotension?
What is considered orthostatic hypotension?
A drop of 20 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) in the top number (systolic blood pressure) within 2 to 5 minutes of standing is… read more
The Big Health Risks of Low Blood Pressure
What happens when blood pressure becomes low?
A sudden fall in blood pressure can be dangerous. A change of just 20 mm Hg — a drop from 110 mm Hg… read more