Pathophysiology of Orthostatic Hypotension
Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of orthostatic hypotension as follows: Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure, secondary to abrupt change in body posture. A sudden drop of atleast 20 mm Hg in systolic blood pressure or a drop of atleast 10 mm Hg in diastolic blood pressure, induced by change in body position, would qualify for orthostatic hypotension. The symptoms are usually experienced, when an individual assumes a sudden erect posture, from [...]