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Hypotension in a healthy person that does not cause any problems usually doesn't require treatment. If you have signs or symptoms of low blood pressure, you may need treatment. Treatment de...[read article]

Tests for Low Blood Pressure

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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The tilt table test is a test in which a patient is positioned in a supine position and brought to a predetermined angle or angles from the horizontal position. Suc...  More
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The Valsalva maneuver is performed by attempting to forcibly exhale while keeping the mouth and nose closed. It is used as a diagnostic tool to evaluate the conditi...  More
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An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. See also: Holter monitoring; Stress test.  More
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Echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. The picture is much more detailed than x-ray image and involves no radiation...  More
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Medical Procedures for Low Blood Pressure

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Treatment of Underlying Disorders
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Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached...  More
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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient).  More
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Prescribed Medications for Low Blood Pressure

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FLUDROCORTISONE is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat Addison's disease and to treat a salt losing condition called adrenogenital syndrome.This medicine may...  More
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MIDODRINE is used to treat low blood pressure in patients who have symptoms like dizziness when going from a sitting to a standing position.This medicine may be use...  More
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Dopamine, an endogenous catecholamine that is the immediate precursor of norepinephrine, is a sympathomimetic agent with prominent dopaminergic and β 1 -adrene...  More
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Self Care for Low Blood Pressure

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Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wo...  More
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Application of Elastic Stockings
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Alcohol Abstinence
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Herbs and Supplements for Low Blood Pressure What's this?

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On February 6 th 2004 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule prohibiting the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids (ephedra...  More
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