Orthostatic Hypotension

What is it?

• Sustained drop in blood pressure
• Decreases systolic blood pressure by 20mm Hg
• Decreases diastolic blood pressure by 10mm Hg

Causes

• Dehydration
• Blood Loss
• Disorders of neurologic, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems.

Symptoms

• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Blurred Vision
• Fatigue
• Chest Pain

Treatment

• As of now the best kind of help for Orthostatic Hypotension is to treat the reversible effects and symptoms.