Orthostatic hypotension: a pragmatic guide to diagnosis and treatment

Drug Ther Bull. 2020 Nov;58(11):166-171. doi: 10.1136/dtb.2020.000056.

Abstract

Topics for DTB review articles are selected by DTB's editorial board to provide concise overviews of medicines and other treatments to help patients get the best care. Articles include a summary of key points and a brief overview for patients. Articles may also have a series of multiple choice CME questions.

Keywords: Blood pressure; Therapeutics.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Pressure / drug effects*
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / complications
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / drug therapy
  • Hypertension / physiopathology
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic / diagnosis*
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic / etiology
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic / therapy*
  • Life Style
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Supine Position / physiology