2022Journal of Geriatric NeurologyOpen access

Diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension in older people

Kee Hong Park

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Orthostatic hypotension (OH) can be classified to classic OH, delayed OH, initial OH, and delayed blood pressure recovery. It causes various symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, visual blurring, and fall. Furthermore, the importance of OH is emphasized because it increases morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly. Because neurogenic and non-neurologic components cause OH, an appropriate diagnosis is required to differentiate it.

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Orthostatic hypotension (OH) can be classified to classic OH, delayed OH, initial OH, and delayed blood pressure recovery. It causes various symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, visual blurring, and fall. Furthermore, the importance of OH is emphasized because it increases morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly. Because neurogenic and non-neurologic components cause OH, an appropriate diagnosis is required to differentiate it.

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Orthostatic hypotension (OH) can be classified to classic OH, delayed OH, initial OH, and delayed blood pressure recovery. It causes various symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, visual blurring, and fall. Furthermore, the importance of OH is emphasized because it increases morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly. Because neurogenic and non-neurologic components cause OH, an appropriate diagnosis is required to differentiate it.

Key concepts: Lightheadedness, Orthostatic vital signs, Medicine, Blood pressure, Anesthesia, Fainting, Internal medicine

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