Number of patients with and without orthostatic hypotension (OH) (defined as a fall of at least 20 mm Hg systolic blood pressure) presenting at least one symptom related to orthostatism or needing standing test abortion
| With OH (n=53) | Without OH (n=38) | RR ( 95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decreased hearing | 1 | 1 | 0.86 (0.21–3.46) |
| Lumbalgia | 1 | 0 | NC |
| Thirst | 1 | 0 | NC |
| Dazzling | 2 | 0 | NC |
| Tired legs | 1 | 0 | NC |
| Heavyheadedness | 2 | 0 | NC |
| Standing test abortion | 4 | 0 | NC |
| Lightheadedness | 62-150 | 0 | NC |
| Blurred vision | 72-150 | 0 | NC |
| Asthenia or fainting | 102-150 | 0 | NC |
| Dizziness or vertigo | 182-150 | 1 | 1.95 (1.50–2.53) |
| Dysequilibrium or postural instability | 182-150 | 1 | 1.95 (1.50–2.53) |
↵2-150 Found to be related to blood pressure fall. NC=not calculable.
The repetitive symptoms were regrouped according to the Cronbach α coefficient (see methods).