Navigating the Hushed Hazards: A Comprehensive Guide on the Risks of Low Blood Pressure

Low Blood Pressure and Heart Disease

An illustration of a man feeling tightness or pain in the chest - a symptom of angina or of a heart attack. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @https://www.myupchar.com/en

Low blood pressure can be a sign of heart problems. It can indicate issues like heart valve problems, heart attack, or heart failure. If you have low blood pressure and experience symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeats, seek immediate medical help.

Low Blood Pressure and Neurological Conditions

a) Anatomical locations of the BG, cortical and thalamic areas involved in the pathophysiology of PD. DBS targeting either the STN or the GPi (lightning bolts) is one of the main treatments for motor symptoms of PD. b) The loss of dopaminergic cells withi. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Ankur Gupta, Nikolaos Vardalakis & Fabien B. Wagner

Neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease and certain types of dementia can cause low blood pressure. This happens due to the nervous system's inability to regulate blood pressure effectively.

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