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Should blood pressure be higher sitting down or standing up. wat causes low blood pressure.
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Standing (at first): When you stand, less blood returns from the legs --> lowers cardiac output --> lowers blood pressure. This should be a minor and transient effect. If you have problems with orthostatic hypotension, though, the blood pressure drop may be more severe & prolonged, and may even result in dizziness or in extreme cases fainting.
Answered 10/25/2015
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