"Hypotension" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Abnormally low BLOOD PRESSURE that can result in inadequate blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. Common symptom is DIZZINESS but greater negative impacts on the body occur when there is prolonged depravation of oxygen and nutrients.
| Descriptor ID |
D007022
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C14.907.514
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| Concept/Terms |
Hypotension- Hypotension
- Vascular Hypotension
- Low Blood Pressure
- Blood Pressure, Low
- Hypotension, Vascular
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