Orthostatic hypotension, also known as postural hypotension, happens when blood vessels in the body fail to constrict (narrow) in response to gravity. This causes a decrease in blood pressure and ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it always possible for doctors to determine what causes orthostatic hypotension? How is it treated? ANSWER: The cause of orthostatic hypotension usually can be identified. That’s ...

Feeling lightheaded upon standing up due to initial orthostatic hypotension (IOH), or a transient decrease in blood pressure and increase in heart rate, is a common but poorly understood condition. A ...

Intensive antihypertensive treatment provides the same benefit with regard to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality regardless of the presence or absence of orthostatic or standing ...

Experiencing dizziness upon standing, known as orthostatic hypotension, signals a temporary blood pressure drop. This occurs when the body struggles to redirect blood flow upwards. While often brief, ...

Do you ever feel dizzy and light-headed when you stand up? Researchers in Calgary say the've found two simple leg maneuvers that can help prevent you from feeling unsteady on your feet. A study ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An intensive BP-lowering strategy did not increase risk for extreme drops in BP and should not be avoided due to ...

For most patients with hypertension, more aggressive blood pressure (BP) lowering does not increase risk for orthostatic hypotension (OH); on the contrary, it appears to lower the risk, a new ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global orthostatic hypotension (OH) drugs market is expected to post a CAGR close to 8% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by ...

Many people experience a brief wave of dizziness or dimmed vision when they stand up, and you may have felt it yourself after getting out of bed too quickly or rising suddenly after sitting for a long ...