ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION Timothy C. Hain, MD. Please read our disclaimer. Return to Index. Content last updated: 8/2001 Orthostasis means upright posture, and hypotension means low blood pressure. Thus, orthostatic hypotension consists of symptoms of dizziness, faintness or lightheadedness which appear only on standing, and which are caused by low blood pressure. Only rarely is spinning vertigo ...
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Overview from The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/orthosta_doc.htm
The Center for Pediatric Hypotension at New York Medical College exists to investigate, evaluate, and treat adolescents and children with syncope, orthostatic tachycardia, and other forms of chronic orthostatic intolerance including CFS ...
FDA Center for Devices and Radilogical Health warning dated May, 4, 1999 includes recommendations and references.
www.fda.gov/cdrh/safety/hypoblrf.html
