Orthostatic Hypotension in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Orthostatic hypotension (OH), a geriatric syndrome, is due to the disruption of coordination of the cardiovascular structures, musculoskeletal system, endocrine, and nervous system. When OH results from neurodegenerative processes, it is called as neuroge
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Orthostatic Hypotension in Older Adults
Ahmet Turan Isik • Pinar Soysal Editors
Orthostatic Hypotension in Older Adults
Editors Ahmet Turan Isik Department of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Dokuz Eylul University Izmir Turkey
Pinar Soysal Department of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Bezmialem Vakif University Istanbul Turkey
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Preface
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is defined as a certain amount of decrease in blood pressure in the first 3 min of transition from the supine position to the upright position. The prevalence, which increases with advancing age, varies between 20% and 30% in patients over 65 years of age. Besides, it is a medical problem resulting from the deterioration of the adaptation ability of the body with advancing age. OH is associated with various adverse health outcomes, such as coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, falls, dementia, and all-cause mortality. On the other hand, a range of comorbidities, which are common in older adults, and several medications may also play a role in the development of OH. With multiple etiologies, OH is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Therefore, it may be referred to as a geriatric syndrome that affects daily life activities and impairs quality of life. For this reason, in order not to overlook OH in the elderly, postural blood pressure changes should be evaluated routinely, as an essential part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment. We decided to prepare the book Orthostatic
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