What is hypotension?
Q: What is hypotension?
A: Hypotension is a medical condition characterized by low blood pressure.
Q: What does it mean to be hypotensive?
A: Being hypotensive means having low blood pressure.
Q: Is everyone's blood pressure the same?
A: No, everybody's blood pressure is different.
Q: Can someone have naturally low blood pressure?
A: Yes, some people have naturally low blood pressure.
Q: What is considered low blood pressure for most adults?
A: For most adults, a systolic blood pressure of under 90 or a diastolic blood pressure of under 60 is considered low blood pressure.
Q: What is systolic blood pressure?
A: Systolic blood pressure is the top number in a blood pressure reading.
Q: What is diastolic blood pressure?
A: Diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number in a blood pressure reading.