Definition of "hypotension" []

• Abnormally low blood pressure. (noun)

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• "If hypotension is unresponsive, dopamine may be used."
• "The pain apparently was not mediated by hypotension, which is a common side effect, especially in older patients with cardiovascular risk."
• "Other events potentially associated with drug hypersensitivity, such as hypotension, urticaria, and dyspnea, each occurred in less than 0.9 percent of patients treated with ORENCIA and generally occurred within 24 hours of infusion."