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Low blood pressure
Also called hypotension, this occurs when blood pressure during and after each heartbeat is much lower than usual. This means the heart, brain, and other parts of the body are not getting enough blood.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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