Question 1

hypoperfusion and hypotension? how do they differ?

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Related but differ: While you are likely to hypoperfuse with hypotension, the idea differs in result. Hypotension = a blood pressure that is lower than expected for age/size/situation &  expected to be inadequate to push blood where needed. Perfusion, the actual distribution of blood & its nutrients within the capillary bed, can be inadequate because of a blockage, like a rubber band on your finger impairs flow.

Question 2

can you please tell me how high and low blood pressure and high and low blood sugar differ?

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Significant: High BP is when the pressure inside your arteries is too high - typically &gt; 135/85, which can lead to stroke, heart attack and death.  Low blood pressure is when the pressure is too low in the arteries.  This can be caused by dehydration, anemia, medications, or infections.  Either condition is serious and needs to be addressed.

Question 3

what are the effects of hypotension on the kidney?

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Acute Injury: Hypotension or low blood pressure can cause underperfusion of the kidney leading to acute kidney injury or acute tubular necrosis. Speak with your physician about these possibilities.

Question 4

what does hypotension mean?

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Low blood pressure: Normal blood pressure ranges between 90-135 systolic or the top number over 60-80 diastolic or lower number. Hypotension is a low blood pressure or numbers less than 90/60.

Question 5

how can you control hypotension?

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Acute or chronic?: Acute, severe hypotension usually involves a critical illness, e.g. Overwhelming bacterial infection, massive heart attack, etc and requires treatment of underlying cause in icu, often IV fluids to support the circulation, and sometimes strong meds to constrict arteries and raise the pressure. Chronic low BP usually requires oral hydration, esp with electrolytes (e.g. Gatorade or coconut water).

Question 6

how do i know if i have hypotension?

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Symptoms: A low blocs pressre reading and symptoms like dizziness, light headedness, fatigue' low energy, decrease urination all can be associate with hypotension.

Question 7

is there risk associated with hypotension?

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Yes: Low blood pressure can result in dizziness or can cause someone to pass out. It also may cause decreased kidney function and other organ dysfunction due to reduced blood flow. People may also feel fatigued and washed out due to hypotension.

Question 8

what are some of the symptoms of hypotension?

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Dizziness: Dizziness or fainting , especially when getting up from a lying down position.

Question 9

what is the main complication of hypotension?

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Syncope: The main risk of hypotension, or low blood pressure, is passing out, or "syncope". If this occurs while you are driving, up on a ladder, holding a small child or using a knife or hedge trimmer, for example, this could have disastrous consequences. There are medications that make your blood pressure go up, some by retaining salt and water, like florinef, (fludrocortisone) some by constricting vessels, proamitine.

Question 10

what is the significance of essential hypotension?

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Varies: Essential means that it is not secondary to some known cause such as bleeding, dehydration, or an underactive adrenal gland. So if your blood pressure is lower than average it might be said you have essential hypotension. If you feel well, no problem. In fact those with a low BP live longer. There may be some who just feel weak and dizzy with low bp. Sort of a vague not well understood problem, .

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