Key result
Standing up slowly significantly reduced the relative blood pressure decrease at 0-15 seconds compared to normal transition (p=0.003) in older adults with orthostatic hypotension.
Why the study?
Does standing up slowly prevent posture-related blood pressure decrease in older adults with orthostatic hypotension?
Cross-Sectional (n=24)
Does standing up slowly prevent posture-related blood pressure decrease in older adults with orthostatic hypotension?
p-value: p=0.003
Standing up slowly effectively reduces the initial blood pressure drop in older adults with orthostatic hypotension, providing evidence for this commonly recommended non-pharmacological intervention.
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Supports slow-standing advice in geriatric OH outpatients; leaves open whether randomized trials confirm clinical benefit.
Bruïne et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in Orthostatic hypotension (n=24). Standing up slowly vs. Normal and fast transition was evaluated on Relative blood pressure decrease at 0-15 s after transition (p=0.003). Standing up slowly significantly reduced the relative blood pressure decrease at 0-15 seconds compared to normal transition (p=0.003) in older adults with orthostatic hypotension.
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