Posted on Thursday, 16th July 2009 by admin
What Is Low Blood Pressure? Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure (less than 90/60) with no symptoms. A blood pressure reading appears as two numbers. The first and higher of the two is a measure of systolic pressure, or the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood. The second number measures diastolic pressure, or the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats. Normal blood pressure is usually in the range of 120/80 (systolic/dias... Click To Read The Full Post
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