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