Glossary

Hypotension

Hypotension

Hypotonie·Also: niedriger Blutdruck

Hypotension refers to low blood pressure. It can cause dizziness, fatigue, or brief blackouts before the eyes when standing up; whether it has disease value depends on the cause and symptoms.

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