orthostatic hypotension

American  

noun

1. Medicine/Medical. a fall in blood pressure associated with an upright position, usually occurring as a result of standing still for a long time or rising from a prolonged stay in bed and often causing faintness, dizziness, and vision disturbances.

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Etymology

Origin of orthostatic hypotension

First recorded in 1900–05

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orthostatic hypotension

Non-motor symptoms include depression, anxiety, apathy, hallucinations, constipation, orthostatic hypotension, sleep disorders, loss of sense of smell, and cognitive impairments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

About half of people with Parkinson's have orthostatic hypotension: when they stand up, their blood pressure drops.

From Nature ● Oct. 25, 2016

The second underlying cause of orthostatic hypotension is autonomic failure.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

The name for this is orthostatic hypotension, which means that blood pressure goes below the homeostatic set point when standing.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

The sudden jolt induces symptoms of orthostatic hypotension.

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