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Preventing and treating orthostatic hypotension: As easy as A, B, C

Juan J. Figueroa, MD, Jeffrey R. Basford, MD, PhD and Phillip A. Low, MD
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2010, 77 (5) 298-306; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.77a.09118
Juan J. Figueroa
Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Jeffrey R. Basford
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Phillip A. Low
Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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ABSTRACT

Orthostatic hypotension is a chronic, debilitating illness that is difficult to treat. The therapeutic goal is to improve postural symptoms, standing time, and function rather than to achieve upright normotension, which can lead to supine hypertension. Drug therapy alone is never adequate. Because orthostatic stress varies with circumstances during the day, a patient-oriented approach that emphasizes education and nonpharmacologic strategies is critical. We provide easy-to-remember management recommendations, using a combination of drug and nondrug treatments that have proven efficacious.

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Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2010, 77 (5) 298-306; DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.77a.09118

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