Orthostatic hypotension, also known as postural hypotension or commonly known as headrush, is a medical condition wherein a person's blood pressure drops (hypotension) when they are standing up (orthostasis) or sitting down. Primary orthostatic hypotension is also often referred to as neurogenic orthostatic hypotension.
Orthostatic hypotension, also known as postural hypotension or commonly known as headrush, is a medical condition wherein a person's blood pressure drops (hypotension) when they are standing up (orthostasis) or sitting down. Primary orthostatic hypotension is also often referred to as neurogenic orthostatic hypotension.
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