Low blood pressure , also known as hypotension is when your blood pressure is at or below 90/60 mmHg. In healthy people, low blood pressure is not a serious problem and almost always resolves on its own. However, it can be a sign of an underlying health issue in the elderly.
In the absence of symptoms, low blood pressure is not a serious problem.
There are two types of low blood pressure:
Postural hypotension:
It is the sudden drop in blood pressure when you suddenly stand up after being in a sitting or lying down position. In healthy individuals, it’s not serious and recovers almost instantly. However, unmanaged postural hypotension can get serious in older persons as it can restrict blood supply to vital organs including heart and brain.
Neurally mediated hypotension:
It refers to a drop in blood pressure when someone stands for a long time.