Key result
Management of orthostatic hypotension involves removing offending medications, applying abdominal binders, and using pressors as part of an orthostatic rehab program to improve symptoms.
Why the study?
Orthostatic hypotension frequently causes falls and syncope, impairs quality of life, and is an independent risk factor for mortality and a common cause of hospitalizations.
Design
Narrative review
Authors
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May inform orthostatic hypotension symptom strategies; leaves open need for randomized confirmation of combined approaches.
A comprehensive management plan for orthostatic hypotension in hospitalized patients focuses on symptom improvement through medication adjustment, physical measures, and avoiding bedrest deconditioning.
Wahba et al. (2021) conducted a review in Orthostatic hypotension. Management strategies (medication adjustment, abdominal binders, pressors) was evaluated. Management of orthostatic hypotension involves removing offending medications, applying abdominal binders, and using pressors as part of an orthostatic rehab program to improve symptoms.
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