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Blood pressure
Category: Health
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Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, and constitutes one of the principal vital signs. The pressure of the circulating blood decreases as blood moves through arteries, arterioles, capillaries, and veins. The term blood pressure generally refers to arterial blood pressure, i.e., the pressure in the larger arteries. Blood pressure is most commonly measured via a sphygmomanometer, which uses the height of a column of mercury to reflect the ...

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Low Blood Pressure
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Overview Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure (less than 90/60). Normal blood pressure is usually in the range of 120/80 (systolic/diastolic). In healthy people, especially athletes, low blood pressure is a sign of good cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health. But low blood pressure can be a signal of an underlying problem — especially in the elderly. In this population, low blood pressure may cause inadequate blood flow to the heart, brain and other vital ...

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