Initial orthostatic hypotension and orthostatic intolerance symptom prevalence in older adults: A systematic review [PDF]
Background: Initial orthostatic hypotension is a clinically relevant syndrome in older adults which has been associated with symptoms of orthostatic intolerance. The aim of this systematic review was to determine the prevalence of orthostatic intolerance
Elena M. Christopoulos +6 more
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Orthostatic hypotension. Part 2: diagnosis and treatment [PDF]
Due to its asymptomatic nature, orthostatic hypotension can be diagnosed only by means of orthostatic challenge. One should try to define the causes of orthostatic hypotension in every single case because treating illness that lead to orthostatic ...
G. A. Golovina +4 more
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Associations between orthostatic hypotension and related factors in hospitalised older adults: a cross-sectional study in Turkey [PDF]
Background Orthostatic hypotension is a prevalent condition in older adults. In light of its potential association with serious complications, the routine assessment of orthostatic blood pressure changes and the evaluation of factors associated with ...
Hayriye Akbulut, Simge Kalav
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Without Anemia Presenting With Delayed Orthostatic Hypotension in an Adolescent: A Case Report [PDF]
The orthostatic hypotension caused by vitamin B12 deficiency is extremely rare in young individuals. The serum vitamin B12 and anti‐intrinsic factor antibody levels of young patients with orthostatic hypotension should be evaluated regardless of the ...
Kenshin Tanaka +4 more
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Prevalence and incidence of orthostatic hypotension in patients with Parkinson’s disease: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
AimSystematically quantifying the prevalence and incidence of orthostatic hypotension in Parkinson’s disease patients.BackgroundOrthostatic hypotension is a common non-motor symptom in Parkinson’s disease patients.
Lijuan Wang +3 more
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Orthostatic Hypotension and Concomitant Paraneoplastic Syndromes: A Case Report
This case study discusses the incidence of a paraneoplastic autonomic neuropathy in an elderly male who had an otherwise negative work-up for their aetiology of orthostatic hypotension.
Bharati Dev, Ashwin Varkey, Hrede Afsana
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The impact of autonomic dysfunction on survival in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease with dementia. [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Autonomic dysfunction is a well-known feature in neurodegenerative dementias, especially common in α-synucleinopathies like dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease with dementia.
Kajsa Stubendorff +3 more
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Orthostatic arterial hypotension [PDF]
Orthostatic hypotension is a persistent decrease of systolic blood pressure by at least 20 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure by at least 10 mm Hg in the first 3 minutes upon standing.
Camelia C. DIACONU +3 more
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Rationale & Objective: There are limited data about the prevalence and prognostic significance of orthostatic hypo- and hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Mohamed Rouabhi +5 more
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Effect of Leg Maneuver Exercises on Orthostatic Hypotension among Postoperative Patients [PDF]
Background: Among patients recovering from surgery, orthostatic hypotension related to posture is by far the most common cause of transient unconsciousness.
Naglaa Fawzy Hanafy, Zeinab M. El-Sayed
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