High prevalence of orthostatic hypotension and its correlation with potentially causative medications among elderly veterans

BACKGROUND: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is defined as a reduction of systolic blood pressure of at least 20 mmHg, or diastolic blood pressure of at least 10 mmHg from a sitting to a standing position. It is a common physical finding among older adults and associated with significant morbidity and m... View More