Key result
Orthostatic hypotension is characterized by a sharp decrease in blood pressure upon standing, leading to weakness, syncope, and deficient sweating, and should be suspected in unexplained syncope.
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Supports evaluating orthostatic hypotension in unexplained syncope; leaves open need for prospective validation of diagnostic criteria.
Orthostatic hypotension should be suspected in patients presenting with postural weakness, syncope, morning exhaustion, and diminished sweating.
MacLean et al. (1940) conducted a review in Orthostatic hypotension and orthostatic tachycardia. Orthostatic hypotension is characterized by a sharp decrease in blood pressure upon standing, leading to weakness, syncope, and deficient sweating, and should be suspected in unexplained syncope.
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