Hypotension, Orthostatic. : Orthostatic hypotension in older adults / Ahmet Turan Isik, Pinar Soysal, editors
2021
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Hypotension, Orthostatic -- Prevention : Physical manoeuvres to prevent vasovagal syncope and initial orthostatic hypotension / Constantijn Thomas Paul Krediet
A significant drop in BLOOD PRESSURE after assuming a standing position. Orthostatic hypotension is a finding, and defined as a 20-mm Hg decrease in systolic pressure or a 10-mm Hg decrease in diastolic pressure 3 minutes after the person has risen from supine to standing. Symptoms generally include DIZZINESS, blurred vision, and SYNCOPE