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HIPOTENSION ORTOSTATICA [1 record]

Record 1 2011-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

A fall in blood pressure associated with dizziness, syncope, and blurred vision occurring upon standing or when standing motionless in a fixed position.

OBS

Can be seen in amyloidosis.

OBS

The term "orthostatic hypotension" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Diminution importante de la pression artérielle dans la position verticale.

OBS

Peut s'observer dans l'amylose.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
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