Epistemis

Low blood pressure

Specialty: Cardiovascular.

  • hypotension
  • low voltage
  • dizziness when getting up

Why it occurs

  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Dehydration/bleeding
  • Drugs
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Initial workup

Constants with orthostatism; look for cause (bleeding, sepsis, cardiac); ECG and analysis.

red flags

Hypotension with tachycardia, coldness, oliguria or confusion → shock (urgency).

Standard management

  • Volume reset — according to cause
  • Review hypotensive drugs

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousPlatypnea of vascular origin
Area
Cardiovascular
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
2
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