Why the study?
Ageing and related conditions disrupt the baroreflex, commonly causing orthostatic hypotension and supine hypertension with associated adverse outcomes, requiring strategies to balance these conflicting priorities.
Design
Review
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Ageing impairs baroreflex function and BP stability; leaves open whether targeted autonomic interventions improve outcomes in older adults.
This review outlines the physiological mechanisms of impaired baroreflex function in older adults and provides strategies for managing the conflicting priorities of orthostatic and supine hypertension.
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