Orthostatic Hypotension

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.

Also Known As:

Postural Hypotension; Hypotension, Orthostatic; Hypotension, Postural

Nervous System Diseases: 14737
- Autonomic Nervous System Diseases: 740
  - Primary Dysautonomias: 5
    - Orthostatic Intolerance: 392
      - Orthostatic Hypotension: 3244
Cardiovascular Diseases: 94258
- Vascular Diseases: 15340
  - Hypotension: 26602
    - Orthostatic Hypotension: 3244

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