True about Postural Hypotension:
Correct Answer: Decreases in systolic blood pressure 20 mmHg within 3 mins
Description: Postural Hypotension: If SBP | - >20mm Hg within 3 mins DBP| - >10mmHg when supine to standing If fall in SBP>20, DBP>10 in 3 min duration. Mx: - Salt intake | - Volume expansion - MIDODRINE (DOC) - alpha1 agonist - vasoconstriction
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