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Low Blood Pressure (cont.)

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Summary

  • Low blood pressure in itself may be less important than the symptoms associated with it.

  • The healthcare provider will use a careful history and physical examination to find the cause.

  • Treatment will be based upon the cause of low blood pressure.

  • Sometimes emergency interventions will be needed if the symptoms suggest the risk of organ complications or shock.

  • If there are no symptoms, there may be no treatment needed.

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