Which is a cause of hypotension?

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Causes of hypotension include volume depletion and/or hemorrhage;circulatory abnormalities (e.g. ,cardiac tamponade,heart failure);cerebral or pulmonary embolism (fat embolism from fracture sites,amniotic fluid emboli during delivery,or air emboli from introduction of air into the circulation during an infusion or procedure);myocardial ischemia or infarction;changes in position,especially if executed rapidly or roughly;excessive preanesthetic medication (postural hypotension may follow narcotic administration);epidural or spinal anesthesia above the level of T6 (sympathetic block);potent therapeutic drugs (e.g. ,tranquilizers,adrenal steroids,antihypertensives)given before the anesthetic;and hypoxia.

Which Is a Cause of Hypotension