Orthostatic Hypotension : Treatments
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Treatments could include:
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Advice to Discontinue Suspected Medication
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Application of Elastic Stockings
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Assume a Squatting Position
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Crossing the Legs
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High Sodium (Salt) Diet
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Maintain a Sitting Position
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Sleep in Head-Up Position
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Stooping Forward
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Orthostatic hypotension refers to a reduction of blood pressure (systolic blood pressure that occurs when the heart contracts) of at lest 20 mmHg or a diastolic pressure (pressure when the heart muscle relaxes) of at least 10 mmHg within three min...
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Orthostatic hypotension is an abnormal decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up. This may lead to fainting .
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