Low Blood Pressure in Elderly - Special Care and Precautions
(Dr. Niti Agarwal M.B.B.S, MD, DNB (Endocrinology) Sr.Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetologist, Indus HEALTH, Vikas Marg Ext.delhi) Caring for elderly people with low blood pressure needs focused medical care and close observation by skilled doctors. Aging affects the cardiovascular system in major ways, which leaves older adults prone to low blood pressure and its serious risks. Dr. Niti Agarwal, known as Delhi’s leading diabetes specialist at Indus Hospital , highlights the importance of recognizing and managing low blood pressure in seniors to protect their health and improve their quality of life. Understanding Low Blood Pressure in Senior Citizens Elderly people with low blood pressure deal with different challenges compared to younger adults. Doctors consider hypotension in seniors as blood pressure that stays under 90/60 mm Hg. Age-related body changes can make the effects of low blood pressure much worse and more dangerous. Older adults have a higher chance of fall...