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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Hypotension, Orthostatic
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Hipotensión Ortostática
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Hipotensão Ortostática
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Synonyms English:
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Hypotension, Postural
Orthostatic Hypotension
Postural Hypotension
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Tree Number:
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C10.177.575.600.450
C14.907.514.482
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Definition English:
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A significant drop in BLOOD PRESSURE after assuming a standing position. Orthostatic hypotension is a finding, and defined as a 20-mm Hg decrease in systolic pressure or a 10-mm Hg decrease in diastolic pressure 3 minutes after the person has risen from supine to standing. Symptoms generally include DIZZINESS, blurred vision, and SYNCOPE. |
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See Related English:
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Posture
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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7204
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Unique Identifier:
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D007024
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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