Investigations to diagnose cause of dizziness in elderly people

In elderly subjects an early temporary increase in arterial blood pressure when standing is common, and the usual recommended test period is at least two minutes. Postural hypotension was defined as a symptomatic drop of >20 mm Hg on standing, but patients with symptoms after one minute had their...

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Published in:BMJ 1997-01, Vol.314 (7075), p.224-225
Main Authors: Caine, Sarah, MacMahon, Margaret, Evans, Philip, Gray, Denis Pereira, Steele, Russell, Sweeney, Kieran, Colledge, Nicki, Wilson, Janet
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Anxiety
Blood pressure
Carotid sinus
Community based instruction
Dizziness
Drugs
Fainting
Letters
Older adults
Older people
Patients
Quality of life
Spondylosis
Syncope
Vasodilators
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Summary:In elderly subjects an early temporary increase in arterial blood pressure when standing is common, and the usual recommended test period is at least two minutes. Postural hypotension was defined as a symptomatic drop of >20 mm Hg on standing, but patients with symptoms after one minute had their blood pressure measured again.
ISSN:0959-8138
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.314.7075.224a