Orthostatic Hypotension in Adults With Hypertension
Published: January 11, 2024
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- Orthostatic hypotension (OH) has been understood as a manifestation of autonomic dysfunction, but OH is a common comorbidity of hypertension (HTN).
- Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is defined as a sustained reduction in systolic blood pressure of at least 20mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of 10mmHg within 3 minutes of standing.
- This scientific statement focuses on the most current epidemiology and the complexities of the pathophysiology between OH and HTN.
Supporting Materials
Recommended Reading
- 2017 Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
- Correction to: 2017 Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
- Resistant Hypertension: Detection, Evaluation, and Management
- Hypertension in Pregnancy: Diagnosis, Blood Pressure Goals, and Pharmacotherapy
- Management of Stage 1 Hypertension in Adults With a Low 10-Year Risk for Cardiovascular Disease: Filling a Guidance Gap