Which is preferable for orthostatic hypotension diagnosis in older adults: active standing test or head-up tilt table test?
CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS IN AGING, vol.12, pp.207-212, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 12
- Publication Date: 2017
- Doi Number: 10.2147/cia.s129868
- Journal Name: CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS IN AGING
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.207-212
- Keywords: active standing test, head-up tilt table, orthostatic hypotension, diagnosis
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Correct evaluation of orthostatic hypotension (OH) is crucial in geriatric practice, since OH is associated with mortality and morbidity. The study aimed to determine the most appropriate method for measuring blood pressure in transition from supine to upright position in order to diagnose OH in older adults.