More evidence that supports a link between orthostatic hypotension and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has been found by a study team at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Undiagnosed CVD may be present in adults with OH prior to starting ...
Treatment for lower high blood pressure does not increase the risk of developing orthostatic hypotension. On the contrary, lower blood pressure after treatment decreases the risk of orthostatic hypotension.
Sudden blood pressure drop with position change is associated with a higher risk of developing heart failure, shows research.
A sudden drop in the blood pressure when people move from sitting to standing, increases the risk of dementia. Dementia risk is seen in people who have a drop in their systolic blood pressure, not in people with only a drop in their diastolic blood ...