Blood Pressure Variations with Postural Changes among Elderly
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a common physical finding in elderly people. It is associated with several medical conditions and its prevalence increases with age. Study aimed to estimate the prevalence and symptom characteristics of orthostatic hypotension in apparently healthy people aged 60 years and above Material and methods: Cross-sectional prospective study was done on residential population near Thirupporur, Kancheepuram District. The study group comprised of healthy non hypertensive, non diabetic elderly individuals aged 60 years and above (n=50, mean age 68.3±4.7) and another group, healthy aged 30 to 59 years age (n=50, mean age 39.2±5.3). Results: Orthostatic hypotension was defined as 20 mm Hg or greater decrease in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and/or 10 mm Hg or greater decrease in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) within 3 minutes of standing. Subjects were divided into OH positive group and OH negative group. Orthostatic hypotension was found in 5 out of 50 (10%) in elderly group at either 0 or 3 minutes after standing. Symptoms were independent of OH recorded. Conclusion: Orthostatic hypotension is common in the elderly and retired population. Symptoms do not correlate with the physical recording of OH.
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Kartheek R. Balapala, Yerra V. A. Rama Lakshmi
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