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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Patients faced a higher likelihood of treatment-related side effects, including falls, kidney injury, hypotension, and bradycardia.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 16, 2026
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
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
Many of the hemorrhagic or purpuric conditions will show a hypotension.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)
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