Postural hypotension. New insights on pathophysiology and recent treatment advances

Rev Port Cardiol. 2002 May;21(5):597-609.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

Full description of pathophysiological assessment of orthostatic hypotension. Detailed focus on clinical and autonomic evaluation. Recent therapeutic approaches are also discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / etiology
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Blood Pressure / physiology
  • Blood Volume / physiology
  • Humans
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic / etiology
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic / physiopathology*
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic / therapy*
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Posture / physiology
  • Tilt-Table Test