ASH Position Paper: Evaluation and Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension. Issue 3 (14th January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shibao, Cyndya; Lipsitz, Lewis Arnold; Biaggioni, Italo
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical hypertension. Volume 15:Issue 3(2013:Mar.)
• Page Start: 147
• Page End: 153
• Publication Date: 2013-01-14
• Subjects: Hypertension -- Periodicals; 616.132
• DOI: 10.1111/jch.12062
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-6175

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="jch12062-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>This paper provides recommendations on the treatment of orthostatic hypotension (OH) as reviewed by the American Society of Hypertension. It focuses on recent reports on the evaluation and management of OH and provides practical advice for clinicians on how to screen, diagnose, and treat patients using behavioral, nonpharmacologic, and pharmacologic strategies. The authors also provide a stepwise approach on how to apply new findings to successfully control OH and reduce the risk of syncope and falls in these patients. Treatment of OH is also discussed in special situations such as in hypertensive and hospitalized patients. It should be noted, however, that research in this area is mostly limited to studies in small numbers of patients. Unfortunately, the trials of the type needed to develop evidence‐based guidelines are not available for this condition.</p> </abstract>