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Postprandial Hypotension

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Hypotensive Syndromes in Geriatric Patients

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Postprandial hypotension (PPH) is frequently unrecognized in older adults. Although already common in healthy older adults, its prevalence is significantly increased in hospitalized and nursing home patients. Most subjects are asymptomatic. However, PPH is an independent risk factor for falls, cardiovascular events, ischemic brain disease, and mortality. Both non-pharmacological and pharmacological measures may help in the management of PPH.

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Alagiakrishnan, K., Mah, D. (2020). Postprandial Hypotension. In: Alagiakrishnan, K., Banach, M. (eds) Hypotensive Syndromes in Geriatric Patients. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30332-7_2

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