Nonpharmacologic Management of Orthostatic Hypotension: A Systematic Review

Depressive Symptoms and Orthostatic Hypotension Are Risk Factors for Unexplained Falls in Community‐Living Older People

“…This might in turn enable a reduction in the use of antidepressants—an established risk factor. Regarding orthostatic hypotension, antihypertensive and psychotropic drugs that can contribute to orthostatic hypotension might be addressed in medication reviews, and adjunct therapies involving physical maneuvers, the use of compression stockings, and ensuring optimal fluid intake might be recommended.…”

A walking disaster: a case of incomplete spinal cord injury with symptomatic orthostatic hypotension

“…His BP was 90/60 mmHg and increased to 115/65 mmHg when he assumed a supine position. He was prescribed pressure stockings [3] and was referred for an autonomic evaluation.…”

“…Therefore, non-pharmacological management including dietary [targeted fluid (2-2.5 L/d) and salt (C8 g/d) intake; avoiding large meals and alcohol] and physical measures (avoiding quick postural changes and hot weather; wearing pressure stockings; exercise; perform physical counter-maneuvers like leg crossing) were encouraged [1,3].…”

Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension in Parkinson Disease: A Primer

“…Evaluation of the risks (worsening symptomology of the renal and cardiovascular conditions over the long term) and benefits (reduction in imminent fall risk and improved upright function) of increased fluid and salt intake and regular monitoring to ensure proper use is appropriate [83]. Further, although the use of waist-high compression garments to reduce venous pooling in the splanchnic circulation can be effective [9,111,112], patients may protest because of the difficulty and discomfort of wearing them [9]. Compression shorts are a reasonable alternative to prescription-strength hose and are much better tolerated.…”