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Life-style Measures to be Observed for Individuals with History of Orthostatic Hypotension-5

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures for individuals with history of orthostatic hypotension as follows: Orthostatic hypotensive patients with history of coexisting heart failure must report to the physician regarding any signs and symptoms of worsening heart failure, such as, exacerbation of SOB, worsening pedal edema, increasing dizziness, acute weight gain, fatigue, and poorly felt pulse. Observe compliance with recommendations for heart healthy diet and fluid volume intake limitations, if any. Poorly controlled orthostatic hypotension [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed for Individuals with History of Orthostatic Hypotension-4

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures for individuals with history of orthostatic hypotension as follows: Low circulating blood volume can contribute to increased thickening of blood with increased risk for clot formation and DVT. Observing compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations can help prevent risk for hypotensive episodes and DVT. Also, observing compliance with wearing compression stockings can help reduce pooling of blood in BLE. Return of blood volume into circulation can help prevent orthostatic [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed for Individuals with History of Orthostatic Hypotension-3

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures for individuals with history of orthostatic hypotension as follows: Avoid hot summer climates and sauna units. Hot climates and warm room temperatures can result in excessive sweating, increased fluid loss, dehydration, and eventually contribute to orthostatic hypotension. Be aware of signs and symptoms of dehydration, such as, poor urine volume output, dark yellow colored concentrated urine, episodes of dizziness and confusion, rapid heart rate, dry skin, and elevated temperature. [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed for Individuals with History of Orthostatic Hypotension-2

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures for individuals with history of orthostatic hypotension as follows: Any cause of fluid loss in the body, such as, excessive sweating, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, can contribute to low blood volume, which lowers the blood pressure and can lead to episodes of orthostatic hypotension. Report to your physician regarding any poorly controlled nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which can worsen the symptoms of orthostatic hypotension. Consider increasing the volume of [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed for Individuals with History of Orthostatic Hypotension-1

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures for individuals with history of orthostatic hypotension as follows: Management of orthostatic hypotension depends on the factors contributing to the condition. The management measures are aimed at preventing pooling of blood in the large veins of the legs and allowing more fluid volume in circulation to reach the upper parts of body and sudden drop in blood pressure. Observe compliance with log maintenance of blood pressure readings, in laying [...]