Hypotension, Orthostatic

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.

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Tree Number(s): C10.177.575.600.450, C14.907.514.482

MeSH Unique ID: D007024

Entry Terms:

• Hypotension, Postural
• Postural Hypotension
• Orthostatic Hypotension

See Also:

• Posture

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Nervous System Diseases
Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
Primary Dysautonomias
Orthostatic Intolerance
Hypotension, Orthostatic

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Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Hypotension
Hypotension, Orthostatic