Abstract
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) currently is defined as a reduction of systolic blood pressure (BP) by at least 20 mm Hg or of diastolic BP by at least 10 mm Hg within 3 minutes of standing. OH may cause falls, syncope, fractures, and perhaps cognitive impairment. In patients with obvious neurogenic hypotension, 2 minutes of head-up tilt generally is sufficient to …
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