The most common cause of renal artery stenosis is atherosclerosis, the same condition that causes narrowing of the arteries in coronary heart disease and stroke, and the risk factors are the same as well. Cholesterol plaques build up along the walls of the renal artery and gradually cause narrowing.
Oxytocin is a commonly used uterotonic that can cause significant and even fatal hypotension, particularly when given as a bolus. The resulting hypotension can be produced by a decrease in systemic vascular resistance or cardiac output through a decrease in venous return.
1 People with high blood pressure, or hypertension, are at risk for organ damage (kidney, and heart especially), in the long term. 2  Most people with high blood pressure do not have any symptoms. 3  High blood pressure over a long period of time potentially causes extra stress on your heart muscle.hings you can do to manage hypotension: 1  If you have low blood pressure, changes in position must be performed slowly. 2  Rest for a few minutes in between lying, sitting and standing. 3  Avoid hot environments, such as a shower or a bath, which may cause your blood pressure to be reduced.