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==Don'ts==
==Don'ts==
* Avoid or limit the use of alcohol
* Avoid or limit the use of [[alcohol]]
* Avoid standing for prolonged periods of time
* Avoid standing for prolonged periods of time
* Don't cross legs while in a sitting position
* Don't cross legs while in a sitting position

Revision as of 16:42, 8 August 2013

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Definition

Hypotension is low blood pressure, especially in the arteries of the systemic circulation. It is considered to be a systolic BP of less than 90mmHg or diastolic of less than 60mmHg.

Causes

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Management

Do's

Don'ts

  • Avoid or limit the use of alcohol
  • Avoid standing for prolonged periods of time
  • Don't cross legs while in a sitting position

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