hypotension is a systolic blood pressure with a value of less than 120 mmHg.
The word "hypotension" comes from the Greek terms hypo, which means "under" or "down", and we have, which means "tension".
Blood pressure considered ideal presents values of 120 mmHg in systole and 80 mmHg in diastole (120/80 mmHg). Systolic values up to 140 mmHg and diastolic values up to 90 mmHg (140/90 mmHg) can still be considered normal.
When blood pressure is above 140/90 mmHg, it indicates hypertension.
THE hypotension may be a sign of good cardiovascular health in individuals who do not have symptoms, which indicates that your heart, lungs and blood vessels are well conditioned and working on harmony.
However, low blood pressure can indicate an inability of the body to regulate blood pressure levels, which requires treatment.
Orthostatic or Postural Hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension or posture is a reduction in systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 20 mmHg and/or a decrease in diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to
10 mmHg, at the time an individual moves from a supine position (lying on his back) to an orthostatic (standing) position, or within 3 minutes of standing.This reduction in blood pressure can be asymptomatic or cause symptoms like:
- Dizziness, blurring, tremors;
- Fatigue, palpitation, syncope;
- Headache, mental confusion, falls.