Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a common disorder in older adults with potentially serious clinical consequences. Understanding the key underlying pathophysiological processes that predispose ...

Orthostatic hypotension. Systolic blood pressure decreases by at least 20 mmHg upon standing. Diastolic blood pressure decreases by at least 10 mmHg upon standing. Orthostatic hypertension.

Exercise can temporarily increase blood pressure or lower it slightly. Learn more about when to talk to your doctor, blood pressure readings, and safety tips.

OBJECTIVES To investigate the prevalence of orthostatic hypotension and the nature of the postural events related to a fall in blood pressure in patients with Parkinson’s disease. METHODS Blood ...

Low blood pressure, also called hypotension, means different things for different people. A normal blood pressure reading is typically between 90/60 and 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), but ...