Understanding How Does Epidural Analgesia Cause Hypotension
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Epidural analgesia, while an effective pain management technique, is known to cause a drop in blood pressure, with one study finding that blood pressure can decrease by up to 45%. The central mechanism for **how does epidural analgesia cause hypotension** is the blocking of the sympathetic nervous system, which controls the constriction of blood vessels.
