April 29, 2005Age and Ageing
Orthostatic hypotension in an octogenarian—an unusual presentation
Key result
Orthostatic hypotension in an elderly woman served as the unusual presentation for a rare, benign, yet potentially fatal underlying condition.
Population
An elderly woman (octogenarian) presenting with orthostatic hypotension
Design
Case_report
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Implication
May prompt consideration of rare etiologies in elderly orthostatic hypotension; case reports leave open generalizability and screening needs.
Structured PICO
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Population
An elderly woman (octogenarian) presenting with orthostatic hypotension
Highlights an unusual, rare, and potentially fatal underlying cause for orthostatic hypotension in an elderly patient.
Cite This Study
Bragg et al. (2005) studied this question. Orthostatic hypotension in an elderly woman served as the unusual presentation for a rare, benign, yet potentially fatal underlying condition.