Monday, March 12, 2012

Arterial hypotension

People with arterial hypotension May poor blood circulation to the needs of the organism, and in certain circumstances, such as physical activity is difficult, not getting enough blood to the brain.


Arterial hypotension

INTRODUCTION

The normal pressure of middle-aged man, 120 - 130 mm Hg as the "top" value and about 80 mm Hg as a "lower" value.
When a person has an upper pressure less than 100 mm Hg hypotension talk about that person.
Hipotenzičar a person with poor blood circulation to the needs of the organism, and in certain circumstances, such as the difficult physical effort or sudden changes in body position is not getting enough blood to the brain, which is sensitive to oxygen deficiency.


CLINICAL

Hypotension is rarely an indication of a medical condition and her body quickly adapts and often do not feel any symptoms. The problem arises with the sudden drop in pressure when the brain and other organs feel the lack of blood, and do not have time to adjust. In these cases there is dizziness, weakness, visual disturbances, and sometimes less conscious break.

Primary Hypotension - This is a continuous low blood pressure which causes: hereditary factors, large amounts of salt in the diet and obesity.

Secondary hypotension - its causes are: myocardial infarction, infection, bleeding, poisoning, allergic reactions, hemodialysis, diabetes and spinal damage. The causes can be medications, such as. antidepressants, beta-blockers, diuretics and strong analgesics.

Orthostatic hypotension - is most common after a sudden waking up from a lying or sitting to standing.

Postprandial hypotension - occurs most often and immediately after meals. People experiencing these problems should rest after meals.


TREATMENT

The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. Patients should increase the amount of salt in the diet, avoid sudden changes in position and engage in moderate physical activity. If these measures do not lead to a reduction or disappearance of symptoms, you need to take medicines that increase blood pressure.



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