Is orthostatic hypotension a consistent finding in the acute geriatric ward?

Arch Intern Med. 2003 May 26;163(10):1239-40; author reply 1240-1. doi: 10.1001/archinte.163.10.1239-b.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Blood Pressure / physiology
  • Circadian Rhythm / physiology
  • Female
  • Health Services for the Aged / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic / epidemiology*
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postprandial Period
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors