Heart & Circulation

Hypotension

Also called: Low blood pressure

What does Hypotension mean?

Blood pressure that is lower than expected. It matters mainly when it causes symptoms or reflects illness.

U.S. National Library of Medicine
Understanding Medical Words ↗ National Cancer Institute
Cancer Terms Dictionary ↗ CDC
Vaccine Glossary ↗

This is a plain-language Healthway explanation, not an individual diagnosis. The meaning of a term can change with the clinical context in which it appears.