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Orthostatic Hypotension Learning Center

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 least 10 mmHg within three min...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Orthostatic hypotension is an abnormal decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up. This may lead to fainting .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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