Low blood pressure facts. Low blood pressure, also called hypotension, is blood pressure low enough that the flow of blood to the organs of the body is inadequate and symptoms and/or signs of low blood flow develop shock.
Our work identifying that a silent stroke can lead to Parkinson's disease shows it is more important than ever to ensure stroke patients have swift access to anti-inflammatory medication. These drugs could potentially either delay or stop the onset of Parkinson's disease.
Causes and Risk Factors of Parkinsonâs Disease. In people with Parkinsonâs disease, specific nerve cells or neurons in the brain steadily break down or die. Most of the symptoms are caused by the loss of neurons that produce dopamine (chemical messengers in the brain).