The Claim
Among elderly patients admitted for falls, orthostatic hypotension was present in 36.4% of cases, despite concurrent use of multiple hypotensive and psychotropic medications.
What the research says
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In older adults hospitalized after a fall, 36.4% had orthostatic hypotension even though most were taking medications that lower blood pressure or affect the nervous system.
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In elderly patients admitted for falls, orthostatic hypotension was detected in 36.4% of cases despite the majority being on multiple hypotensive and psychotropic medications, suggesting under-recognition or inconsistent screening practices.
When a person stands up, blood pools in the legs, and the body normally responds by tightening blood vessels to keep blood pressure stable. In elderly people, this tightening response is weaker, so blood pressure drops when standing, even if they are taking medications that lower blood pressure.
What the research says
1 studyIn older adults hospitalized after falling, about 1 in 3 had a drop in blood pressure when standing — even though most were already on blood pressure meds. This suggests doctors aren’t always checking for this problem, even when it’s likely.
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