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Orthostatic Hypotension : Complications

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Complications List

Complications could include:
  • Injuries

Complications Overview Articles

Orthostatic Hypotension
Careful evaluation and management is important for outcome. Identifying the source is an important first step.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Orthostatic Hypotension
The prognosis for people who have orthostatic hypotension depends on the underlying cause of the problem.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Complications Articles

Fainting
Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness due to a drop in blood flow to the brain. The episode is brief(lasting less than a couple of minutes) and is followed by rapid and complete recovery.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 3, 2009
Fainting
Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness, weakness of muscles, and inability to stand up, all caused by sudden loss of blood flow to the brain. Fainting is a relatively common symptom caused by a variety of problems relating to changes in blo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Fainting
Fainting is loss of consciousness caused by a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain. Known by the medical term"syncope," fainting may be preceded by dizziness, nausea, or a feeling of extreme weakness.When a person faints, the loss of consciousnes...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Syncope
Syncope, or fainting, is a temporary loss of consciousness, usually caused by decreased blood flow to the brain. Syncope is a symptom, rather than a disease itself, and has many causes.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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