Postural hypotension. New insights on pathophysiology and recent treatment advances
Rev Port Cardiol. 2002 May;21(5):597-609.
[Article in
English,
Portuguese]
Affiliation
- 1 Centro de Estudos da Função Autonómica do Hospital de São João e Faculdade de Medicina do Porto. [email protected]
Abstract
Full description of pathophysiological assessment of orthostatic hypotension. Detailed focus on clinical and autonomic evaluation. Recent therapeutic approaches are also discussed.
MeSH terms
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Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
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Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / etiology
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Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology*
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Blood Pressure / physiology
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Blood Volume / physiology
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Humans
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Hypotension, Orthostatic / etiology
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Hypotension, Orthostatic / physiopathology*
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Hypotension, Orthostatic / therapy*
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Patient Education as Topic
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Posture / physiology
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Tilt-Table Test