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Low blood pressure, especially in the arteries of the left

sided systemic circulation.

A systolic blood pressure


of less than 90 millimeters Severely low blood
of mercury (mm Hg) or pressure can deprive
diastolic of less than 60 the brain and other vital
mm Hg is generally organs of oxygen and
considered to be nutrients, leading to a
hypotension life-threatening
condition called shock.
When there is not enough blood in the coronary arteries, may develop chest pain or even a heart attack. In the
case that the kidneys are not sufficiently supplied with blood, toxins are not ejected from the body enough and
can accumulate. In the worst cases, the development of shock can occur.
The primary symptoms of hypotension are lightheadedness
or dizziness.
If the blood pressure is sufficiently low, fainting may occur.

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