160 – Is Your Blood Pressure Too Low? Understanding Hypotension

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains what counts as low blood pressure, why it becomes common with aging, and what to do about it. She also explains orthostatic hypotension, a common problem that affects many older adults and can lead to symptoms, such as dizziness or even falls.

She covers:

• Defining Hypotension and Low Blood Pressure
• Causes of Very Low Blood Pressure
• Vasovagal Hypotension
• Common Low Blood Pressure Causes in Aging
• Understanding Orthostatic Hypotension
• Signs and Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure
• Managing Low Blood Pressure in Geriatrics
• If You’re Concerned About Low Blood Pressure

Related episodes:

• 159 – Best Ways to Treat High Blood Pressure
• 157 – High Blood Pressure in Aging: When to Treat & Why It Matters

Related Resources:

• Low Blood Pressure – When Blood Pressure Is Too Low
• What the Blood Pressure Guidelines — & Research — Mean For Older Adults
• 6 Steps to Better High Blood Pressure Treatment for Older Adults
• Choosing & Using a Home Blood Pressure Monitor, & What to Ask the Doctor