Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is one of the most common autonomic symptoms. It can
occur in isolation, as idiopathic OH, be secondary to medications, systemic conditions,
or be part of an autonomic disorder. It is defined as a decrement in >20 mmHg systolic or >10 mmHg diastolic BP upon standing from a supine position. Its treatment is critical
to patients’ ability to function and quality of life. Correcting reversible causes
is the first step. Then the management relies on both non- and pharmacologic interventions.
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