hypotension

Postprandial hypotension is low blood pressure after a meal. This condition can manifest itself as dizziness or lightheadedness that affects nearly one-third of older men and women. Proper digestion is accomplished when the functioning of the digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems are precisely coordinated. Extra blood is directed to the intestines and stomach. To compensate ...click here to read more

When it comes to our health, there are also numbers we must closely pay attention to, and one in particular we must keep a sharper eye on. We’re talking about blood pressure numbers; understanding your blood pressure reading can be the difference between life and death. You see, the numbers that show when we take ...click here to read more

Hypotension is low blood pressure. While most medical attention is geared towards high blood pressure and its effects over time, low blood pressure is also associated with several symptoms that affect our health and wellbeing. To help you brush up on your hypotension knowledge, we have rounded up a bunch of informative articles on the ...click here to read more

We often talk about high blood pressure (hypertension) as it is a common ailment as we get older. Of course, rising blood pressure is a real health concern as it can contribute to many health complications. But low blood pressure, while discussed far less often, is also an important health issue that can have an ...click here to read more

Orthostatic hypotension is associated with a 40 percent increase in atrial fibrillation. Orthostatic hypotension refers to a drop in blood pressure when a person changes positions, for example, when getting up from a chair. This dip in blood pressure can result in temporary dizziness or lightheadedness. Researchers uncovered the link between orthostatic hypotension and atrial fibrillation ...click here to read more