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Expectations (prognosis)
Low blood pressure can usually be treated with success.
Complications
Calling your health care provider
When you have symptoms from a drop in blood pressure, you should immediately sit or lie down and raise your feet above heart level. If low blood pressure causes a person to pass out (become unconscious), seek immediate medical treatment or call the local emergency number (such as 911). If the person is not breathing or has no pulse, begin CPR. Call your doctor immediately if any of the following symptoms occur: Also call your doctor if you have:
Prevention
If you have low blood pressure, your doctor may recommend certain steps to prevent or reduce your symptoms. This may include:
References
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Reviewer Info: Larry A. Weinrauch, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Private practice specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, Watertown, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 01/19/2007 |
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