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Types of Low Blood Pressure

Understanding the types of low blood pressure, such as orthostatic and absolute hypotension, is crucial for diagnosis and management. Hypotension can result from various factors, including posture changes or extreme activity, and affects health significantly. Effective diagnosis and treatment often require lifestyle adjustments and medical care.

  • 14 Jan 2025
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Blood pressure below 90/60 mm Hg is considered low. That is below normal blood pressure, which is up to 120/80 mm Hg. Depending on the cause, hypotension can impact individuals of any age and from any background. However, those over 50 are more prone to experience symptoms (particularly orthostatic hypotension). Extreme physical activity is another factor that may cause it to occur (without symptoms), and this is more common in younger individuals.

What are The Types of Low Blood Pressure?

The following are the hypotension types:

  1. Absolute hypotension:  The diagnosis of absolute hypotension is made when the blood pressure is less than 90/60 mm Hg at rest. This problem needs to be addressed since it can cause organ damage, dizziness, or fainting, which would call for specialised medical care to stabilise.
  2. Orthostatic hypotension: When your blood pressure drops for longer than three minutes after rising from a seated posture. (Slight but brief drops in blood pressure are typical while changing postures.) It is necessary for both your diastolic (bottom) and systolic (top) pressures to decrease by at least 10 mm Hg and 20 mm Hg, respectively. Another name for this syndrome is postural hypotension because it arises from changes in posture.

Blood pressure is measured using two figures:S

  • The amount that varies with each heartbeat is known as the systolic pressure on the upper part of your arteries.
  • The diastolic (bottom) pressure refers to the force exerted on your arteries between heartbeats.

Conclusion

Finding and addressing the underlying cause is the first step in treating low blood pressure and hypotension types. If your prescriptions affect your blood pressure, you may need to make adjustments to your medication. Treating directly may be helpful if the reason is unknown. Treatment and diagnostic tests are essential for controlling hypotension, and they might be paid for by health insurance.


Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your general physician or another certified medical professional for any questions regarding a medical condition. Relying on any information provided in this blog is solely at your own risk, and ICICI Lombard is not responsible for any effects or consequences resulting from the use of the information shared.

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