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MeSH Heading: Hypotension, Orthostatic
Tree Number(s): C10.177.575.600.450; C14.907.514.482
Unique ID: D007024
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007024
Scope Note: A significant drop in BLOOD PRESSURE after assuming a standing position. Orthostatic hypotension is a finding, and defined as a 20-mm Hg decrease in systolic pressure or a 10-mm Hg decrease in diastolic pressure 3 minutes after the person has risen from supine to standing. Symptoms generally include DIZZINESS, blurred vision, and SYNCOPE.
Entry Term(s): Hypotension, Postural; Orthostatic Hypotension
NLM Classification #: WG 350
See Also: Posture
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2010/06/25

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