Orthostatic Hypotension Learning Center

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Orthostatic hypotension refers to a reduction of blood pressure (systolic blood pressure that occurs when the heart contracts) of at lest 20 mmHg or a diastolic pressure (pressure when the heart muscle relaxes) of at le...

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Symptoms
The most common symptoms of orthostatic hypotension include weakness, lightheadedness, cognitive impairment, blurred vi...
Causes
The most common symptoms of orthostatic hypotension include weakness, lightheadedness, cognitive impairment, blurred vi...
Tests
postural hypotension, another disorder causing hypotension, is often worse in the morning when rising from bed) A detai...
Treatments
Treatment for symptomatic orthostatic hypotension is important since it is a manifestation of a new illness or as a res...
Drugs
Pharmacological Treatment. Orthostatic Hypotension:: One of the most commonly prescribed medications for treating ortho...
Risk Factors
  • adverse effects of medication
  • Back and Spine Neurological Disorders
  • brain lesion
Complications
Special attention should be given to medications that are prescribed, which may cause orthostatic hypotension as a side...
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
  • Family Medicine Specialist
  • Internist

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