Orthostatic hypotension: a pragmatic guide to diagnosis and treatment
Orthostatic hypotension is defined as sustained blood pressure drop of ≥20 mm Hg systolic and/or ≥10 mm Hg diastolic within 3 min of standing. Review notes management begins with lifestyle advice and if required, fludrocortisone & midodrine are commonly prescribed medicines.
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Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin