Orthostatic hypotension (also called postural hypotension) is a sudden dip in blood pressure that happens when you stand up after you’ve been sitting or lying down. Sometimes, it may take a ...

Orthostatic hypotension is a cardinal feature of multiple-system atrophy. The upright posture provokes syncopal episodes that prevent patients from standing and walking for more than brief periods.

If that's something you've experienced, it could be a sign of orthostatic hypotension, characterised by a sudden drop in blood pressure. According to StatPearls Publishing, orthostatic hypotension ...

This review will present a summary of the current information on the autonomic control of blood pressure in SCI individuals, with particular emphasis on orthostatic hypotension. Orthostatic ...

The term "orthostatic hypotension" refers to the drop in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands up. Orthostatic means upright posture of the body and hypotension defines low blood pressure.

The currently accepted association between orthostatic hypotension and systemic hypertension is based on conflicting evidence. This is the first study investigating this perceived association to ...

Ever lost your balance due to sudden movements? This can be due to a condition called postural hypotension, also called orthostatic hypotension, which refers to a form of low blood pressure.