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Hypotension MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Hypotension
Tree Number(s)
C14.907.514
Unique ID
D007022
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007022
Annotation
only blood pressure; INTRACRANIAL HYPOTENSION and OCULAR HYPOTENSION are also available; relation to BLOOD PRESSURE: Manual 23.27+
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Blood Pressure, Low
Hypotension, Vascular
Low Blood Pressure
Vascular Hypotension
NLM Classification #
WG 350
See Also
Syncope, Vasovagal
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2007/07/09
Hypotension Preferred
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