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.
Although Parkinson's does not necessarily lead to dementia, it may develop in later stages of the disease, especially in the elderly. This can lead to impaired reasoning, memory, judgment, and occasionally, speech, in addition to the typical limb stiffness that characterizes Parkinson's. To date, there is no known cure.