hypotension
Americannoun
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decreased or lowered blood pressure.
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a disease or condition characterized by this symptom.
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Concerns were raised overnight when Joshua’s blood pressure dropped significantly, but action to address the hypotension was not taken until 05:00 BST that morning.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2024
As a result, nanoparticles are attacked by immune cells triggering side effects that include shortness of breath, elevated heart rate, fever, hypotension, and, in rare cases, anaphylactic shock.
From Science Daily • Oct. 5, 2023
The inspector general said the medical staff should have been more proactive in treating him as he exhibited major weight loss, hypotension and falls.
From Washington Times • Feb. 26, 2023
Orthostatic hypotension occurs when inadequate blood gets to the brain because of a change in position.
From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2022
Hemorrhage.—The loss of blood from any cause, if sufficient to reduce the blood-pressure, will occasion a change in the brain-cells, provided that the period of hypotension lasts for more than five minutes.
From Origin and Nature of Emotions by Crile, George W. (Washington)
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