European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

HYPOTENSION: A REVIEW

B. Premkumar*, V. Mugilan, P. Venkatesan, K. Vinothkumar, P. Nandhini and A. Anas

ABSTRACT

A drop in systemic blood pressure below recognized low levels is referred to as hypotension. Although a standard hypotensive number is not established, pressures below 90/60 are considered hypotensive. Because it is usually asymptomatic, hypotension is an underdiagnosed, generally benign disorder. It only becomes an issue when there is insufficient pumping pressure to supply oxygen-rich blood to vital organs. In addition to reviewing the causes of hypotension, this activity emphasizes the interprofessional team's involvement in managing the condition. In patients with spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH), postural headache and low cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are common symptoms. Typically, a CSF leak is the root cause. Diffuse meningeal enhancement will be seen on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in most situations. The assessment and treatment of spontaneous intracranial hypotension are described in this exercise, which also emphasizes the importance of the interprofessional team in enhancing patient care.

Keywords: Hypotension, Etiology, Pathophysiology, Symptoms and Treatments.