What Causes Hypotension?

Blood pressure appears to be a measurement of the force that blood uses against the blood vessels. It is the force of blood circulating throughout the body. There should be two numbers in this measurement: systolic and diastolic. The systolic (top) number appears to be taken while the heart beats. The rest between beats may be when the diastolic (bottom) number is taken. A hypotension diagnosis should be reached if a patient's top reading is less than ninety or their bottom reading is less than sixty. Hypotension symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness, and fainting. Nausea, blurry vision, and clammy skin are also possible.

Patients may need several options for hypotension treatment.