Orthostatic hypotension in older adults: the role of medications
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is defined as an abnormal blood pressure reduction when standing and is frequently diagnosed in older adults. Pharmacological therapy is one of the main causes of orthostatic blood pressure impairment, leading to iatrogenic OH. Indeed, several medications may induce hyp...
Main Authors: | Giulia Rivasi, Andrea Ungar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2020-11-01
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Series: | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/1254 |
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