Management of orthostatic hypotension in the elderly.
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a common problem in old age that can seriously affect the quality of life, leading to a progressive decline in health. In the elderly, the literature suggests that multiple causes predominate. This article proposes a stepped-care approach to the management of OH. A stepped-care therapy applied appropriately allows maximum benefit with the least number of drugs, thereby minimizing side effects.
D000368:Aged; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D003020:Clothing; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; D004087:Dihydroergotamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005438:Fludrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005676:Gravity Suits; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008787:Metoclopramide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011187:Posture; D012964:Sodium / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D004087:Dihydroergotamine; D012964:Sodium; D008787:Metoclopramide; D005438:Fludrocortisone