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Orthostatic Hypotension

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Ricci, Fabrizio, De Caterina, Raffaele, Fedorowski, Artur·2015·Journal of the American College of Cardiology

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Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a common cardiovascular disorder, with or without signs of underlying neurodegenerative disease. OH is diagnosed on the basis of an orthostatic challenge and implies a persistent systolic/diastolic blood pressure decrease of at least 20/10 mm Hg upon standing. Its prevalence is age dependent, ranging from 5% in patients <50 years of age to 30% in those >70 years of age. OH may complicate treatment of hypertension, heart failure, and coronary heart disease; cause disabling symptoms, faints, and traumatic injuries; and substantially reduce quality of life. Despite being largely asymptomatic or with minimal symptoms, the presence of OH independently increases mortality and the incidence of myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. In this review, we outline the etiology and prevalence of OH in the general population, summarize its relationship with morbidity and mortality, propose a diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm, and delineate current challenges and future perspectives.

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  • In the absence of compensatory mechanisms, a fall in blood pressure may lead to syncope.

    “In the absence of compensatory mechanisms, a fall in BP may lead to syncope. 20,103,104”
  • Changing from the supine to the upright position produces a displacement of blood from the thorax to the lower limbs and abdominal cavity that leads to a decrease in venous return and cardiac output.

    “Changing from the supine to the upright position produces a displacement of blood from the thorax to the lower limbs and abdominal cavity that leads to a decrease in venous return and cardiac output.”
  • When more frequent readings are required, as for initial orthostatic hypotension, continuous beat-to-beat non-invasive blood pressure measurement is needed.

    “When more frequent readings are required, as for initial OH, continuous beat-tobeat non-invasive BP measurement is needed. 20,103,104”

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Authors
Ricci, F., De Caterina, R., & Fedorowski, A.
Affiliations
  • University of Chieti-Pescara (IT)
  • Lund University (SE)
Venue
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2015-08
Volume
66
Issue
7
Pages
848-860
ISSN
0735-1097 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1866606464
Cited by
472
References
86
Citations by year
2026: 37 · 2025: 49 · 2024: 54 · 2023: 39 · 2022: 39 · 2021: 44 · 2020: 51 · 2019: 46 · 2018: 46 · 2017: 30 · 2016: 32 · 2015: 5
FWCI
7.21
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of the American College of Cardiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • CINECA IRIS Institutial research information system (University of Pisa) (submittedVersion)
  • Lund University Publications (Lund University) (submittedVersion)
  • INFM-OAR (INFN Catania) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Funders
Università degli Studi G. d'Annunzio Chieti - Pescara
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
Keywords
orthostatic hypotension, orthostatic challenge, blood pressure, neurodegenerative diseases, prevalence, hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, syncope, mortality, diagnostic algorithm, treatment
MeSH terms
Blood Pressure, Humans, Hypotension, Orthostatic, Posture, Prognosis, Droxidopa, Treatment Outcome, Head-Down Tilt

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