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Orthostatic hypotension (OH) can be assessed using a standing transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE). This safe and feasible method reveals changes in cardiac output associated with systolic OH, aiding in diagnosis and treatment research.

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  • Cardiology
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is linked to cardiovascular disease, especially in older adults.
  • Diagnosing cardiogenic OH requires assessing cardiac output changes, but protocols for standing echocardiograms are lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of a standing transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) protocol.
  • To determine if cardiac output changes measured by standing TTE are associated with orthostatic hypotension.

Main Methods:

  • 115 patients underwent a standard recumbent TTE followed by a standing TTE within minutes.
  • Cardiac output was assessed via the aortic valve's velocity time integral.
  • Blood pressure and symptoms were recorded in supine and standing positions.

Main Results:

  • 102 participants (89%) completed the standing TTE protocol.
  • The procedure was safe and well-tolerated in the ambulatory setting.
  • A decrease in cardiac output upon standing was associated with an increased odds of systolic OH.

Conclusions:

  • Standing TTE is a feasible and safe ambulatory procedure.
  • Changes in cardiac output measured by TTE correlate with systolic OH.
  • This technique shows potential for differentiating OH causes and guiding treatment research.