Key result
Diagnosing orthostatic hypotension in older adults requires distinguishing neurogenic from non-neurogenic causes and subtypes.
Why the study?
Orthostatic hypotension increases morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly, and requires appropriate diagnosis to differentiate neurogenic from non-neurologic causes.
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the classification, symptoms, causes, and diagnostic strategies for orthostatic hypotension in older adults.
Underscores need for subtype differentiation in geriatric orthostatic hypotension; leaves open evidence-based management algorithms.
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) can be classified to classic OH, delayed OH, initial OH, and delayed blood pressure recovery. It causes various symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, visual blurring, and fall. Furthermore, the importance of OH is emphasized because it increases morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly. Because neurogenic and non-neurologic components cause OH, an appropriate diagnosis is required to differentiate it.
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Kee Hong Park (2022) conducted a review in Orthostatic hypotension. Orthostatic hypotension in older people requires appropriate diagnosis to differentiate between neurogenic and non-neurogenic causes and to classify its various subtypes.
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