Why the study?
Does water drinking improve blood pressure in normal subjects and patients with autonomic diseases who have orthostatic intolerance?
Population
Normal subjects and patients with autonomic diseases who have orthostatic intolerance
Design
Review
Authors
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May raise BP in older adults and autonomic failure; leaves open utility for orthostatic intolerance without controlled trials.
Does water drinking improve blood pressure in normal subjects and patients with autonomic diseases who have orthostatic intolerance?
Water drinking elicits a pressor response in older individuals and those with autonomic failure, suggesting it may be a useful non-pharmacological strategy for managing orthostatic intolerance.
Mathias et al. (2004) studied this question.