Save Meds as a Last Resort for Orthostatic Hypotension
October 2022
Up to about 70% of elderly hospitalized patients experience orthostatic hypotension...which can lead to syncope and falls.
Help minimize symptoms and falls by using these strategies.
Check for med causes ...such as tricyclics, muscle relaxants, and many antipsychotics and Parkinson’s meds. Other common culprits include alpha-blockers, diuretics, and nitrates.
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