Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of hypotension (low blood pressure). Family history

Vegetative anamnesis

Self-history including medication history.

  • Pre-existing conditions
  • Operations

Family history

  • Is there a history of frequent cardiovascular disease in your family?

Social history

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • In what situations do you get dizzy? When standing up or walking?
  • Have you ever fainted?
  • Do you often feel tired and exhausted?
  • Do you have cold hands / feet?
  • Do you sweat more?
  • Do you have a headache?
  • Do you have palpitations or stitches in the heart area?

Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.

  • Do you get enough exercise every day?
  • Do you eat a balanced diet?
  • Do you drink alcohol? If so, what drink(s) and how many glasses per day?
  • Do you use drugs? If yes, which drugs (opiates resp. Opioids (alfentanil, apomorphine, buprenorphine, codeine, dihydrocodeine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, loperamide, morphine, methadone, nalbuphine, naloxone, naltrexone, oxycodone, pentazocine, pethidine, piritramide, remifentanil, sufentanil, tapentadol, tilidine, tramadol)) and how often per day or per week?

Self history including medication history.

  • Pre-existing conditions (cardiovascular disease)
  • Operations
  • Allergies
  • Pregnancies
  • Medication history

Medication history