Criteria for Postural Hypotension

Purpose: To determine if a patient has postural hypotension.

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Evaluation

How long was the patient in a supine position?

minutes

Systolic blood pressure when in supine position

mm Hg

Systolic blood pressure when moves to a sitting position

mm Hg

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Was the patient supine for a sufficient period before testing?

Change in systolic blood pressure as move from supine to sitting positions

Is postural hypotension present by these criteria?

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Risk Factors
Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
Imaging Studies
- Systolic Hypertension
Laboratory Tests
Other Testing
Criteria For Diagnosis
Severity, Prognosis, Stage
Complications
Differential Diagnosis And Mimics, Red Flags
Failure Handling, When To Refer
- Indications to Refer Patient with Hypertension to Specialist

Therapy

Options
- Management of Hypertension in African Americans
Selection
- Risk Score of Pocock et al for Death from Cardiovascular Disease in Adults with Raised Blood Pressure
- Indications to Refer Patient with Hypertension to Specialist
Pharmacogenetics
Dosage Calculations
- Aldosterone Breakthrough in Patient Receiving ACE Inhibitor or ARB Therapy for Hypertension
Dosage Adjustments
- Rebound Hypertension on Discontinuation of Beta-Blockers or Other Medications
Diet
- Management of Hypertension in African Americans
Physical And Lifestyle
- Hypertension Lifestyle Modifications
- Blood Pressure Control in Patient with Diabetes Mellitus
Failure Handling And Therapy Escalation
- Causes and Risk Factors for Resistant Hypertension
Prevention

Monitoring

Response To Therapy
Adverse Effects
Overdose And Reversal
- Causes of Secondary Hypertension
Comorbid Conditions

Patient Concerns

Quality Of Life
- Blood Pressure Control in Patient with Diabetes Mellitus
Psychological Response
- White Coat Hypertension

Specialty

Cardiology

Objective

criteria for diagnosis

ICD-10

I95.1 - Orthostatic hypotension

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Purpose: To determine if a patient has postural hypotension.

Specialty: Cardiology

Objective: criteria for diagnosis

ICD-10: I95.1,

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