Low blood pressure (hypotension) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this condition.

The American Heart Association explains low blood pressure and how low is too low? Find out the symptoms of low blood pressure and the causes of low blood pressure.

You've probably heard that high blood pressure is a problem. Sometimes blood pressure that is too low can also cause problems. Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries.

What is a low blood pressure reading? A low blood pressure reading is having a level that is 90/60mmHg, or lower. Only one of the numbers has to be lower than it should be to count as low blood pressure.

Blood pressure is the force of blood push against artery wall as the heart pumps. If this reading is lower than normal is low blood pressure range.

Learn about low blood pressure (hypotension) symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, nausea, vomiting, and chest pain. See blood pressure chart numbers and additional symptoms, causes, and treatment options are discussed.

This guide from UK charity the Blood Pressure Association includes: what your blood pressure readings mean; high blood pressure; low blood pressure; causes; symptoms; blood pressure treatments, medications and blood pressure monitors

Diagnosing low blood pressure . Low blood pressure (hypotension) can be easily diagnosed by measuring your blood pressure. You may need further tests, such as blood tests or an electrocardiogram (ECG), to determine the underlying cause.

What Is Low Blood Pressure? Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure (less than 90/60). A blood pressure reading appears as two numbers. The first and higher of the two is a measure of systolic pressure, or the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood