If you've recently been for a health checkup and you've had low hypertension readings then it's advisable that you familiarize yourself with the condition, which is also known as hypo-tension.
Low blood pressure readings occur when there's less pressure within the arteries than there should be, and of course this means that the vital organs, including the heart and the brain are also not getting the correct amount of blood and oxygen.
When you have your blood pressure taken, you'll notice there are two numbers present, either one on top of the other or two numbers alongside each other. The first number refers to your systolic pressure, and the second refers to your diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the amount of pressure present each time your heart beats, while diastolic pressure is the pressure present in between each beat.
Generally speaking, any readings below 90/60 are considered to be low hypertension readings, although it's important to note that you doctor wouldn't necessarily want to start you on medication immediately. This is essentially because hypertension readings can vary considerably from one person to the next, depending on a number of factors.