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Postural hypotension (also called orthostatic hypotension) is a form of low blood pressure that occurs suddenly when a person assumes a standing position. More common in older adults, postural hypotension occurs in more than 15% of those 65 or older.¹ Although mild cases may need no treatment, more severe episodes may indicate an underlying health problem that needs to be addressed.¹

Fast Facts:

• -- Also known as "dizzy spells" or "head rush".
• -- Signs and symptoms include feeling dizzy or lightheaded after standing up, blurred vision, nausea, headache and weakness.²
• -- Episodes typically last less than three minutes.³

5 Great Resources on Postural Hypotension

• eMedicine: Idiopathic Orthostatic Hypotension and Other Autonomic Failure Syndromes
• New York Medical College: Orthostatic Hypotension
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): NINDS Orthostatic Hypotension Information Page
• National Organization for Rare Disorders (via WebMD): Hypotension, Orthostatic
• Reuters Health Information (via Medscape): Increasing Inspiratory Impedance Corrects Orthostatic Hypotension (Aug. 23, 2007)

5 Latest Headlines on Postural Hypotension

• More Postural Hypotension News from Topix

What is Postural Hypotension?

• Mayo Clinic: Orthostatic Hypotension (Postural Hypotension): Definition
• Wikipedia: Orthostatic Hypotension
• WrongDiagnosis: Orthostatic Hypotension

What are the Symptoms of Postural Hypotension?

• Mayo Clinic: Orthostatic Hypotension (Postural Hypotension): Symptoms
• Wikipedia: Orthostatic Hypotension: Symptoms
• WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Orthostatic Hypotension

What are the Causes and Complications of Postural Hypotension?

• Mayo Clinic: Orthostatic Hypotension (Postural Hypotension): Causes | Complications
• Wikipedia: Orthostatic Hypotension: Causes
• WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Orthostatic Hypotension | Complications of Orthostatic Hypotension

What are the Treatments and Medications for Postural Hypotension?

• Mayo Clinic: Orthostatic Hypotension (Postural Hypotension): Treatment and Drugs
• Wikipedia: Orthostatic Hypotension: Treatment and Management
• NINDS: Orthostatic Hypotension Information: Is There Any Treatment?

What are the Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Postural Hypotension?

• Mayo Clinic: Orthostatic Hypotension (Postural Hypotension): Lifestyle and Home Remedies
• Wikipedia: Orthostatic Hypotension: Lifestyle Advice
• GrannyMed: Home Remedies for Dizziness

What is the Prognosis for Postural Hypotension?

• Wikipedia: Orthostatic Hypotension: Prognosis
• NINDS: Orthostatic Hypotension Information: What is the Prognosis?
• WrongDiagnosis: Prognosis of Orthostatic Hypotension

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Postural Hypotension

• Yahoo Answers: What Are Ways to Aid Postural Hypotension?
• Google Groups: Postural Hypotension (as Related to Medications) Discussion
• HealthBoards: Chronic Fatigue Exacerbation - Orthostatic Hypotension

Foundations and Support Groups on Postural Hypotension

• NINDS: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• NORD: National Organization for Rare Disorders
• NHLBI: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
• ADC: Autonomic Dysfunction Center
• NDRF: National Dysautonomia Research Foundation

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Postural Hypotension

• Google Scholar: Postural Hypotension Article Listing
• JAMA: Postural Hypotension Articles
• PubMed Central: List of Postural Hypotension Articles

Clinical Trials on Postural Hypotension

• CenterWatch: Postural Hypotension Clinical Trials
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials of Postural Hypotension

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Mayo Clinic: Orthostatic Hypotension (Postural Hypotension): Definition
2. ↑ Mayo Clinic: Orthostatic Hypotension (Postural Hypotension): Symptoms
3. ↑ Wikipedia: Orthostatic Hypotension

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