Blood Pressure Disorders and Shock Types

Blood pressure disorders can disrupt blood volume, vascular tone, and blood vessel function. These changes upset vascular homeostasis and can lead to hypertension, hemorrhage, hypotension, and shock.

Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. Elevated blood pressure is 120-129/under 80 mm Hg, and hyp...

A normal blood pressure is necessary for healthy bodily functions. But, homeostatic imbalances may abruptly change the blood pressure, causing severe clinical conditions.

For instance, hypertension is characterized by sustained high blood pressure of 130 over 80 mm Hg or higher. It's often caused by obesity, alcohol consumption, stress, a...