Talk:Hypotension

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Edited
Correction: R/hypertension/hypotension/ - I'm not that lay! HuPi (talk) 17:43, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

May a layman suggest that the commonest cause of (temporary) hypertension is standing up from a stooped position; at any rate, this cause should be more prominently displayed. HuPi (talk) 19:32, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

'Generally good edits from 88. I'm willing to entertain alternatives. I wonder if the alterations to formatting were inadvertent changes? PCAndrew (talk) 01:14, 7 July 2009 (UTC)''' Wow. The "treatment" section was woeful. I've supplied a rough-but-sound outline of the current state of the science of recessitation. Realistically, severe hypotension could/should have it's own page, but for now, this article is incomplete without a more sophisticated explanation of treatment. PCAndrew (talk) 04:52, 24 February 2009 (UTC)

Edited symptons and created a treatment section. I would be glad if someone could get the RDA of salt for those prone to low blood pressure Jatos 08:06, 3 March 2006 (UTC)

Not sure what happened to the treatment section. Maybe I'll take a stab later. Anyone else think this sounds silly: A small drop in blood pressure, even as little as 20 mmHg, can result in transient hypotension?

IF normal BP is greater than X/Y, then a drop from X+1/Y+1 to X-1/Y-1, or 2 mmHg, will produce hypotension. I suspect that's not what the author intended here. Moioci 07:35, 6 July 2006 (UTC)


 * Not silly. Maybe clarify means can produce transient symptoms of hypotenions?

Changed link from "tilt table" to "tilt table test" as there is currently no article on the Tilt-table itself but a decent one on the test, if anyone can create an article on the Tilt-table go ahead may have a go at it myself soon although I suspect it will be very short. SuperAntMD 18:24, 8 September 2006 (UTC)

Is there any particular blood pressure level, or a particular drop from normal, that serves as a criterion? In connection with a switch between two "equivalent" brands of a MAOI, I dropped from my normal 135/95 to 50/30 for a few weeks, which caused one syncope+seizure event and was otherwise fairly incapacitating; I guess that qualifies, but a threshold value or delta would be nice. Zuiram 08:34, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

The section on mechanisms and causes I added has been cut down to the point of inaccuracy. For comparison, the original is here: . Is there consensus that this part needs to be shorter? Certainly a more accurate capsule could be produced. Or would it be appropriate to reinstate the fuller discussion? Moioci 05:57, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

I went ahead and restored my previous section. Moioci 23:14, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

Is there no other word than "problem"? The introduction is full of it... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.147.189.181 (talk) 17:49, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

I'm going to delete the line discussing depression caused by low blood pressure. It's unclear (other medications? what?), unsourced, and sticks out like a sore thumb. If the original author can reword it and source it, please do! But for right now it looks questionable.Kyraven (talk) 21:50, 24 February 2008 (UTC)


 * Consider moving deleted sections to talk page for discussion.

Consider adding insomnia as a cause of hypotension. When sleep aids are taken during a bout of hypotension (brought on by sleep deprivation) hypotension can become severe.Relationship between insomnia and arterial hypotension —Preceding unsigned comment added by NickM61 (talk • contribs) 16:35, 5 May 2008 (UTC)


 * This would be helpful. Sleep deprivation is also a cause of hypertension.

In the 1st paragraph, I changed High to low in the 1st sentence & low to high in the 2nd to last sentence. Hypo is low & Hyper is high. Removed "hypertension" as it takes you to a page that says low. ~Garth —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.74.147.147 (talk) 11:06, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Fixed the Hypotension page to state low rather than high blood pressure so I'm restoring the "hypertension" link in the first paragraph, second to last sentence. Garth 66.74.147.147 (talk) 11:30, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

I think that they shoudnt talk about hypertension in hypotension —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.167.99.220 (talk) 22:42, 21 October 2008 (UTC)

I removed the mention of mushroom poisoning by Paxillus involutus under Syndromes section. Obviously, poisoning or allergic reactions can cause hypotension, but I didn't feel it was necessary to include a whole paragraph. Jadxia (talk) 23:16, 8 November 2009 (UTC)


 * A list of substances and medications would be valuable, each with a citation.

Needs to state the low end of healthy adult blood pressure
The article gives numbers that are the current consensus for the high end of optimal blood pressure -- 115/75. Pressures above the optimal are considered pre-hypertension, but modestly lower numbers fall well within the optimal range.

Since this article is on hypotension, it should state the lower end of the range of optimal pressures that commonly are considered to be too low. There is authority that a systolic reading of at least 90 a diastolic reading of at least 60 would be in the range of the lower end of the normotensive range in most adults.

While hypertension is primarily a measurement diagnosis, hypotension is generally diagnosed from a functional viewpoint. Blood pressure is considered to be too low if it causes symptoms or signs due to inadequate blood flow to the organs.

Whether blood pressure is too low varies with the individual. For example, highly trained aerobic athletes have slower heartbeat and lower resting blood pressure than the general public.

—Preceding unsigned comment added by Ocdcntx (talk • contribs) 01:06, 25 January 2010 (UTC)


 * How low is a medical emergency? At what point does coma become a concern?

eating dissorders
some eating dissorders, mainly bulemia, due to accessive vomiting and laxative abuse can cause someone's blood pressure to drop into hypotension Chip169 (talk) 09:22, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

Suggest to delete doubtful external ".com" link marked by poor English
Quickly clicking around this ".com" external link reveals little to inspire confidence:


 * Low blood pressure

E.g.,

"Just like book you can go to previous and next pages by clicking the below links; for example from this page, go to next page by clicking “Low blood pressure symptoms ›”

... Clicking brings up, e.g., ...

Are you hypotension? Many healthcare experts consider people with low blood pressure like you are gifted by the nature. So be happy for your condition of low BP, yes truly you are lucky to have low blood pressure. Your body organs are more safer than those with normal blood pressure. Still few of you may have some annoying low blood pressure symptoms difficult to manage — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ocdncntx (talk • contribs) 13:27, 25 September 2011 (UTC)

postprandial hypotension
Postprandial hypotension is found more commonly in the elderly, and is correlated with cardiovascular risks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.190.133.143 (talk) 23:03, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

Causes
"There are three main types of hypotension:
 * Orthostatic hypotension, including postprandial orthostatic hypotension
 * Neurally mediated hypotension (NMH)
 * Severe hypotension brought on by a sudden loss of blood (shock), infection, or severe allergic reaction"

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0004536/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.190.133.143 (talk) 02:27, 3 November 2011 (UTC)

Hypotension is a common side effect of anti-hypertensive medications
Besides the medications already mentioned in the article (e.g., calcium channel blockers), thiazide medications are a common cause. Ocdnctx (talk) 02:31, 25 November 2011 (UTC)

How can hypotension be described as a side effect of anti-hypertensive medication? It is the intended effect; if an antihypertensive works too well we could say that hypotension is an adverse effect but to call it a side effect is perverse.Moletrouser (talk) 10:42, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

Hypotensive
Hypotensive redirects to this article, but this term is not bolded in this article or explained. It is not clear to me if a drug described as hypotensive (see Normacusine B) lowers blood pressure or treats low blood pressure. Derek Andrews (talk) 23:41, 29 October 2017 (UTC)
 * It is just another verb tense of hypotension from what I understand. Not need to bold. Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 01:29, 30 October 2017 (UTC)

WikiProject WikiMedicine
Hello. I am a fourth year medical student and will be working on editing this article on Hypotension over the next 4 weeks. I will focus mainly on improving the sources used and citing sources within the article. If there are any errors within the article, I will look to correct those. I would also like to add a section on Pediatrics. Below are the specifics of my plan:

Introduction: Make sure there are citations for each statement. Expand the general information provided about hypotension. Add a photograph to improve the visual of the page.

Causes: Provide citations for each statement.

Pathophysiology: expand this section and include citations

Pediatrics: Add this section and include the differences in blood pressure depending on patient age. Symptoms related to hypotension in a pediatric patient.

I look forward to working on this article. If anyone has other suggestions, please let me know so I can add them to my work plan. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sostephmurphy (talk • contribs) 15:55, 9 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Awesome! Let me know if you need any assistance! Spyder212 (talk) 04:05, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

UCF COM WikiProject Medicine Peer Review
General info Whose work are you reviewing? (Sostephmurphy) Link to draft you're reviewing: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hypotension&diff=937263374&oldid=937217198

Lead Guiding questions:

Has the Lead been updated to reflect the new content added by your peer?

Lead has been adequately updated to better explain blood pressure reading significance and the newly included 'Pediatrics' section.

Does the Lead include an introductory sentence that concisely and clearly describes the article's topic?

Lead introductory sentence is brief and easily understandable.

Does the Lead include a brief description of the article's major sections?

Most sections are explained but pathophysiology is mentioned only briefly in the second sentence and should be more fleshed out.

Does the Lead include information that is not present in the article?

No.

Is the Lead concise or is it overly detailed?

Lead is concise though could include more focus on causes of hypotension beyond that in athletes,

Content

Guiding questions:

Is the content added relevant to the topic?

Newly added information helps define hypotension in clinical terms without straying into jargon or technical discussion. Includes information relevant to both patients and providers.

Is the content added up-to-date?

Yes new content is backed by relatively recent sources.

Is there content that is missing or content that does not belong?

All concepts were effectively explained in terms understandable by a broad audience without diving into too much detail.

Tone and Balance

Guiding questions:

Is the content added neutral?

New sections on pediatrics and medication regimen introduced follows peer-reviewed guidelines. Links have been included where appropriate to better explain individual medications and potential adverse effects.

Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?

No obvious bias is shown.

Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?

No.

Does the content added attempt to persuade the reader in favor of one position or away from another?

Article tone is generally neutral, offering both traditional pharmacological and more conservative lifestyle modifications as potential options for managing hypotension.

Sources and References

Guiding questions:

Is all new content backed up by a reliable secondary source of information?

Yes multiple secondary sources are cited by the article.

Are the sources thorough - i.e. Do they reflect the available literature on the topic?

A variety of sources are cited.

Are the sources current?

There are a mix of recent and older sources which should provide a balanced view.

Check a few links. Do they work?

5 links checked all with fully accessible articles.

Organization

Guiding questions:

Is the content added well-written - i.e. Is it concise, clear, and easy to read?

Yes all additions are relevant and easy to understand.

Does the content added have any grammatical or spelling errors?

No obvious spelling errors.

Is the content added well-organized - i.e. broken down into sections that reflect the major points of the topic?

Yes, article particularly benefits from new sections on medications and pediatrics.

Images and Media

Guiding questions: If your peer added images or media

Does the article include images that enhance understanding of the topic?

Single illustration and table under pediatrics subsection—adequate for this length of article.

Are images well-captioned?

Yes.

Do all images adhere to Wikipedia's copyright regulations?

Yes.

Are the images laid out in a visually appealing way?

Yes.

Overall impressions

Guiding questions:

Has the content added improved the overall quality of the article - i.e. Is the article more complete?

Yes the additions have helped clarify hypotension from a clinical perspective and gives a better frame of reference for the condition to anyone checking the page.

What are the strengths of the content added?

The greatest strength of the added content is how concise and easy to understand it is. The page has benefited significantly from the expansions and can service a wider knowledge-seeking audience.

How can the content added be improved?

Lead section has room for elaboration particularly pertaining to causes of hypotension. Tlemaster94 (talk) 14:07, 29 January 2020 (UTC)

Anaphylaxis as a cause
Anaphylaxis is one common cause of it though I'm not sure where that should be mentioned in the article? Does it go in the lead section or only the "Causes" section? RedPanda25 15:51, 15 November 2020 (UTC)

Reference 21
There's no citation and the link is invalid. 195.136.19.239 (talk) 07:49, 9 July 2023 (UTC)


 * The citation was a dead link, however it was already archived - but citation was missing "url-status  = dead" line - so it did not fall back to archive link.
 * Enquire (talk) 02:12, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

Are compression stockings helpful to alleviate hypotension?
I have seen references to compression stockings being helpful in mitigating hypotension - but this is not mentioned in this article. Is there any reputable source that recommends ompression stockings to, at least in part, alleviate hypotension? Enquire (talk) 20:15, 9 June 2024 (UTC)