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What Happens When Systolic Blood Pressure Gets too Low?

April 26, 2017blood pressure good happens hypertension low Systolic

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What Happens When Systolic Blood Pressure Gets too Low?

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The systolic pressure is essential to get blood to the brain. Just like the shower upstairs, a low pressure in the pipes will make the pressure to a person’s upstairs inadequate. It’s pretty important that the brain doesn’t stop functioning, so inadequate blood flow to the brain is not tolerated. If the pressure in the pipes isn’t adequate, the body takes drastic measures to make sure the brain gets enough blood: it passes out.