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I believe that you mean "orthostatic hypotension." Hypertension refers to a rise in blood pressure (BP); while hypotension refers to a drop in BP.
Orthostatic hypotension refers to a sharp drop in blood pressure upon standing up from a seated or reclined position. It occurs, because upon standing, blood flow returning to the heart from the legs decreases due to the effects of gravity working against the flow of blood upward to the heart. In a healthy individual, a reflex reaction causes blood vessels (veins) in the lower body to tighten upon standing, increasing pressure in those vessels, and sustaining blood flow back to the heart.
In orthostatic hypotension, since blood flow back to the heart is decreased, there is less blood to pump out into the arteries, and thus less pressure in these arteries. Since the brachial artery in the arm is used to measure BP, a marked decrease in BP can be measured when a person with orthostatic hypotension stands.
The symptoms of orthostatic hypotension result from a decrease in blood flow to the brain, and can include passing out, which is the bodies most effective defense in this situation. If the patient stands up, blood pressure drops and the brain becomes under perfused, the patient will pass out. Upon passing out, they will resume a horizontal position, and blood flow to the brain will be restored!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoOrthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure (Hypo-) associated with ones position. For example, those who suffer from orthostatic hypotension may pass out when they stand up (change postion) becuase of a drop in blood pressure.
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When your blood pressure drops from standing too quickly it is called?
In my hospital it's called postural hypotension.
What is the prognosis for a patient with orthostatic hypotension?
The prognosis for people who have orthostatic hypotension depends on the underlying cause of the problem.
What does Orthostatic hypotension also get called?
Postural hypotension
Another word for postural?
In the context of hypotension, orthostatic hypotension is the same as postural hypotension.
What specialists treat orthostatic hypotension?
One of the most commonly prescribed medications for treating orthostatic hypotension is fludrocortisone acetate.
The condition in which rising from a sitting or prone position causes low blood pressure and lightheadedness is called?
Orthostatic Hypotension
How long do you wait to check BP from lying sitting to standing to check for orthostatic hypotension?
as soon as possbile to check for orthostatic hypotension. Oherwise you would not be able to measure the effects of changing positions.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to standing?
Orthostatic (e.g. Orthostatic hypotension)
Is orthostatic hypotension a symptom of hypernatremia?
Yes
What is another word for postural?
orthostatic hypotension
What are the most frequent symptoms of orthostatic hypotension?
The most common symptoms of orthostatic hypotension include weakness, lightheadedness, cognitive impairment, blurred vision, vertigo and tremulousness.
What is low blood pressure that occurs from standing up called?
Postural Hypotension or Orthostatic Hypotension
