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Hypotension refers to an abnormally low [[blood pressure]]. This is best understood as a physiologic state, rather than a disease. It is often associated with [[Shock (medical)|shock]], though not necessarily indicative of it. Hypotension is not to be confused with [[hypertension]], which is [[high blood pressure]], the opposite of hypotension. Hypotension is a fairly rare problem, hypertension is a much more common problem. Hypotension is almost never a serious problem, although in some very rare cases it can be life threatening. | |||
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Overview
Hypotension refers to an abnormally low blood pressure. This is best understood as a physiologic state, rather than a disease. It is often associated with shock, though not necessarily indicative of it. Hypotension is not to be confused with hypertension, which is high blood pressure, the opposite of hypotension. Hypotension is a fairly rare problem, hypertension is a much more common problem. Hypotension is almost never a serious problem, although in some very rare cases it can be life threatening.