Key result
Orthostatic hypotension was present in only 1.25% of healthy elderly subjects aged 60 and older, compared to 0% in healthy adults aged 30 to 50 years.
Cross-Sectional (n=160)
Absolute Event Rate: 1.25% vs 0%
Orthostatic hypotension is rare (1.25%) in healthy elderly individuals without comorbidities or medications, suggesting it is not an inevitable consequence of aging.
OH uncommon in healthy elderly without comorbidities; leaves open whether comorbidities explain higher rates in broader populations.
BACKGROUND: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is common among older people and is more prevalent in elderly with various disorders and on medications. AIMS: The objective of the study was to know the prevalence of orthostatic hypotension in healthy geriatric subjects. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: The study group comprised of healthy non hypertensive, non diabetic elderly individuals aged 60 years and above (n=80) and another group, healthy aged 30 to 50 years age (n=80, mean age39.2±5.3). Orthostatic hypotension was defined as a decline in systolic/diastolic blood pressure of ≥20/10 mmHg when an individual changed from a supine to a standing position within 3 minutes of standing. Systolic and Diastolic blood pressure was measured in supine position and within 3 minutes of standing. RESULTS: 1 out of 80 (1.25%) in the elderly subjects was found to have orthostatic hypotension. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that the orthostatic hypotension is less prevalent in healthy elderly subjects without any illness or without on any medications.
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Baliga et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in Orthostatic hypotension (n=160). Advanced age (≥60 years) vs. Younger age (30-50 years) was evaluated on Prevalence of orthostatic hypotension. Orthostatic hypotension was present in only 1.25% of healthy elderly subjects aged 60 and older, compared to 0% in healthy adults aged 30 to 50 years.
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