what is low blood pressure
Many people worry about hight blood pressure (hypertension), but have no idea what is low blood pressure(hypotension). I think it is a good thing that we have some information about it. However, probably don’t need to.
You will feel concern when you find your blood pressure level is higher that normal, but what you feel when you find your blood pressure level is lower that normal? You may feel happy as the lower blood pressure is, the lower your risk of heart disease or stroke.
However, in some case, too low blood pressure may can cause problems too. You should tell you doctor or nurse when you find your low blood pressure.
What is a low blood pressure? which number we should pay attention?
A low blood pressure is having a level that is 90/60mmHg, or lower.
If one of the numbers is lower than 90/60mmHg, it should be to defined as low blood pressure. In other words:
* if the top number is 90 or less (regardless of the botton number) this might be low blood pressure.
* if the bottom number is 60 or less (regardless of the top number) this might be low blood pressure too.
What will causes low blood pressure?
There is no specific reason for low blood pressure. But some health conditions or medicines can cause you to develop low blood pressure, like your just take a code bath