Synonym for orthostatic hypotension ... <cardiology> The manifestation of low blood pressure when rising from a chair or bed. ... A drop in blood pressure that is precipitated by changes in body position. May be related to hydration status, drug side effect or be caused by a dysfunction in the autonomic nervous systems ability to maintain blo...
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a drop in blood pressure (hypotension) due to a change in body position (posture) when a person moves to a more vertical position from sitting to standing or from lying down to sitting or standing. Postural hypotension is more common in older people.
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(pos-cher-al hi-po-ten-shun) Also known as orthostatic hypotension, it is characterized by low blood
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Type: Term Synonyms: orthostatic hypotension
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Postural hypotension: A drop in blood pressure (hypotension) due to a change in body position (posture) when a person moves to a more vertical position: from sitting to standing or from lying down to sitting or standing. Postural hypotension is more common in older people. The change in position causes a temporary reduction in blood flow and theref...
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unusually low blood pressure that occurs after suddenly standing or sitting up
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