title: Orthostatic hypotension in older persons: a diagnostic algorithm.
abstract: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a frequent phenomenon in older persons and usually has a multifactorial origin. When the diagnosis is suspected, the work-up should initially be directed at the most prevalent causes. This clinical algorithm may be a useful tool in the diagnostic process.
authors.affiliation: Section of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Krecinic
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mattace-Raso
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Van Der Velde
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Van Der Cammen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D001794:Blood Pressure; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy