Orthostatic Hypotension

H. Lahrmann, P. Cortelli, M. Hilz, C. J. Mathias, W. Struhal, M. Tassinari

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Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Handbook of Neurological Management
Subtitle of host publicationSecond Edition
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Pages469-475
Number of pages7
Volume1
ISBN (Print)9781405185332
DOIs
StatePublished - 6 Sep 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

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  • Orthostatic (postural) hypotension (OH), frequent cause of syncope-contributing to morbidity, disability and even death
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Orthostatic hypotension, an under-diagnosed disorder
  • Patients, advised to move to head-up position slowly-sitting on the edge of the bed for some minutes after recumbence
  • Supine hypertension, being a problem-from medication or as part of the disease

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