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.
Most can prove fatal, such as the inability to swallow, which can lead to choking, and others can prove to just be bothersome, such as trouble urinating and constipation. Parkinson's disease is caused by the lack of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain.