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The opposite of Hypertension (high blood pressure) can be either normal blood pressure or Hypotension (low blood pressure).
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Another word for postural?
In the context of hypotension, orthostatic hypotension is the same as postural hypotension.
What does hypotension mean?
when a person is hyper it means high so it is another meaning of high blood pressure This is actually incorrect. Hypertension means high blood pressure. You are asking about hypotension (different word). The "hypo-" prefix means "low" or "under" (as a hypodermic needle goes under the skin). Hypotension is low blood pressure, the opposite of high.
What does Orthostatic hypotension also get called?
Postural hypotension
What is it called when your blood pressure drops?
This is called hypotension.
What does the abbreviation HOTE stand for?
HOTE may refer to the abbreviation for hypotension which is the condition of low blood pressure. The opposite of which is hypertension, the condition of high blood pressure.
Is there a medical condition that includes hypotension anemia and low hemoglobin?
treatment of hypotension
When your blood pressure drops from standing too quickly it is called?
In my hospital it's called postural hypotension.
How do you use the word hypotension in a sentence?
Hypotension means a lower than normal blood pressure. Here are some sentences.Hypotension might make you pass out.Her blood pressure reading showed hypotension instead of hypertension.Doctors can treat hypotension.
Which celebrities suffer from hypotension?
Hypotension is more commonly known as low blood pressure. There may be many celebrities that have it and are not public about it we do know the Sanjay Dutt suffers from hypotension.
What is low blood pressure that occurs from standing up called?
Postural Hypotension or Orthostatic Hypotension
What is the prognosis for a patient with orthostatic hypotension?
The prognosis for people who have orthostatic hypotension depends on the underlying cause of the problem.
What specialists treat orthostatic hypotension?
One of the most commonly prescribed medications for treating orthostatic hypotension is fludrocortisone acetate.
