[Idiopathic orthostatic hypotension (Shy-Drager syndrome). Clinical and hemodynamic studies of a case].
A case of idiopathic orthostatic hypotension (Shy-Drager syndrome) in a 50-year-old man is reported. The diagnosis was made after other possible causes of orthostatic hypotension had been excluded. The Authors emphasize the need for a correct diagnosis in order to adopt an adequate symptomatic therapy, and to avoid useless and often harmful treatments.
D001342:Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D001458:Bandages; D001794:Blood Pressure; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D005438:Fludrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012791:Shy-Drager Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D013575:Syncope / Q000209:etiology
D005438:Fludrocortisone
Ipotensione ortostatica idiopatica (sindrome di Shy-Drager). Osservazioni cliniche ed emodinamiche in un caso.