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Hypotension, Orthostatic

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Definition: A significant drop in BLOOD PRESSURE after assuming a standing position. Orthostatic hypotension is a finding, and defined as a 20-mm Hg decrease in systolic pressure or a 10-mm Hg decrease in diastolic pressure 3 minutes after the person has risen from supine to standing. Symptoms generally include DIZZINESS, blurred vision, and SYNCOPE.     
See Also Posture 		Other names Hypotension, Postural; Postural Hypotension; Orthostatic Hypotension
 
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Idiopathic orthostatic hypotension  0   *Hypotension, Orthostatic.

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