Treating postural hypotension.
Postural hypotension (PH) is a relatively common condition that particularly affects older people. As a symptom it is associated with a variety of conditions and may be a transient or long-term feature, depending on the underlying cause. This article aims to raise awareness of the condition and give practical advice for its treatment.
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Gorseinon Hospital, Swansea.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005438:Fludrocortisone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008901:Mineralocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011187:Posture
D008901:Mineralocorticoids; D005438:Fludrocortisone