{"id":26446,"date":"2022-06-20T15:26:29","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T15:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/?p=26446"},"modified":"2023-05-25T03:23:52","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T03:23:52","slug":"on-the-down-low-why-you-need-to-monitor-low-blood-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/on-the-down-low-why-you-need-to-monitor-low-blood-pressure\/?lang=ce","title":{"rendered":"On the Down Low \u2013 Why You Need to Monitor Low Blood Pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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On the Down Low \u2013 Why You Need to Monitor Low Blood Pressure<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section>\n
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When it comes to blood pressure monitoring, hypertension (high blood pressure) tends to get a lot of attention. Which makes sense, given how prevalent it is amongst adults (nearly half of American adults<\/a>). On the other end of the blood pressure spectrum is hypotension (low blood pressure). <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

While not as prevalent as hypertension, it is still fairly common and comes with its own set of health risks and problematic symptoms. Here\u2019s what you need to know about monitoring hypotension:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n

How low is low?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Generally speaking, lower blood pressure is a good thing. However, when it drops below 90\/60 mm Hg<\/a> it can become a health concern.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n

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What causes hypotension?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Low blood pressure can affect people of all ages, but is more common in older adults and pregnant women in their first 24 weeks. Causes include<\/a>:<\/p>\n