Haemodynamic analysis of efficacy of compression hosiery in elderly fallers with orthostatic hypotension.
Ten elderly people with orthostatic hypotension and a history of falls were studied by continuous recording of blood pressure and heart rate during passive tilting from supine to 90 degrees head-up tilt. Compression hosiery significantly decreased the change in systolic blood pressure.
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D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018667:Tilt-Table Test; D016896:Treatment Outcome