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orthostatic hypotension

orthostatic hypotension Orthostatic hypotension is a finding in which blood pressure drops noticeably after a person stands up from lying down.

Orthostatic hypotension is a finding in which blood pressure drops noticeably after a person stands up from lying down. It commonly causes dizziness, blurred vision, or fainting.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Hypotension, Orthostatic” (D007024).
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