Orthostatic Hypotension
Alternate Names : Postural Hypotension
How is the infection diagnosed?
The healthcare provider often suspects this condition after the history and
physical exam. The blood pressure can be measured when a
person is lying down, sitting, and standing. If the blood pressure drops
abnormally when a person stands up, the diagnosis can be made.
Other tests may be needed to determine the cause. For example, a blood test
called a cortisol level can help detect low adrenal hormone levels. A blood
test called a blood glucose level can help diagnose diabetes. An imaging test of the heart called echocardiography can help diagnose heart failure or aortic stenosis. Other
tests may also be used, depending on the suspected cause.
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