Lower heart pressure

The diagnosis of low cardiac pressure, or hypotension, is when the rate of blood pressure below 90/60. There are many reasons due to which indicators can fall (meds, shock, chemotherapy). But in most cases the pressure is easy to raise without going to the doctor, therefore, isolated cases of hypotension not even considered grounds for the issuance of sick leave. But the sudden and sharp decrease of the cardiac pressure can be directly related to serious diseases. It is therefore very important to understand, when negative pressure can be treated at home, and when I need to call an ambulance.

What symptoms indicate hypotension?

• dehydration due to fluid loss or sweating in very hot weather;
• overdose of drugs used to treat hypertension, angina and depression;
• pulmonary embolism, weakening of the heart muscle after a heart attack;
• anemia (reduced number of red blood cells or deficiency of hemoglobin, red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body);
• Addison's disease, or dysfunction of the adrenal glands that typically secrete hormones involved in the control of blood pressure;
• pregnancy;
• immobility (bed rest over a long period due to illness or injury);
• significant blood loss;
• septic shock (severe infection).

Types of low cardiac pressure

Exploring hypotonia, doctors determined that the patient the nature of the pressure drop is significantly different. The so formed 3 main types of low cardiac pressure.

Orthostatic hypotension

This type of disease is a failure of the patient to quickly adjust the pressure. People with this type of disease noted by a sudden drop in blood pressure when changing positions. A sudden change in body position have fainting or dizziness. Causes of orthostatic hypotension include dehydration, pregnancy and taking certain medications.

Prevention methods

Healthy people who when indicators 90/60 feel good, generally do not need treatment. But if low pressure is accompanied by headache and an unpleasant symptoms, it is possible to try to raise it at home. First and foremost, you need to follow a few simple rules:

• to get out of bed slowly, especially during serious illness or after a long time spent under a dropper;
• drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration;
• to reduce the use of alcohol;
• avoid taking very hot showers and baths.

Official and popular treatment methods

What should I doif HELL has already fallen? First and foremost, you can drink a Cup of strong coffee or black tea. It is the caffeine helps to raise HELL at home. Of course, this effect will be temporary, but will save in that case, if the pressure dropped at work.