Hypotension medical therapy

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Medical Therapy

The treatment for hypotension depends on its cause. Asymptomatic hypotension in healthy people usually does not require treatment. Severe hypotension needs to be aggressively treated because reduced blood flow to critical organs including the brain, heart and kidneys may cause organ failure and can ultimately lead to death. Treatment options include systemic vasoconstrictors and other drugs.

Contraindicated medications

Hypotension (systolic pressure less than 90 mm Hg) is considered an absolute contraindication to the use of the following medications:

Persistent systolic blood pressure <100 mm Hg is considered an absolute contraindication to the use of the following medications:

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