Open AccessOrthostatic hypotension in healthy elderly: Is it a myth?
Author(s) -
Rekha Baliga,
G Prabhu
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
north american journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2250-1541
pISSN - 1947-2714
DOI - 10.4297/najms.2010.2416
Subject(s) - orthostatic vital signs , medicine , supine position , blood pressure , anesthesia , elderly people , diastole , cardiology , physical therapy , gerontology
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is common among older people and is more prevalent in elderly with various disorders and on medications.