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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Neurology

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  • Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a prevalent yet often undiagnosed condition.
  • It disproportionately affects older adults and individuals with autonomic dysfunction.
  • Current clinical guidelines for OH lack standardization and fail to address specific patient groups adequately.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of the aetiology, prevalence, diagnosis, and management of OH.
  • To critically appraise limitations in current clinical guidelines and diagnostic protocols.
  • To propose individualized strategies for diagnosing and managing OH, particularly in the older population.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and synthesis of current evidence from neurology, cardiology, and geriatric medicine.
  • Critical appraisal of existing clinical guidelines and diagnostic standards.
  • Focus on a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach to OH management.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant limitations in standardized diagnostic protocols for OH.
  • Highlighted the under-recognition of delayed OH and postural hypertension.
  • Emphasized the need for individualized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, especially for older adults.

Conclusions:

  • OH diagnosis and management require a multidisciplinary, patient-centered framework.
  • Underutilized non-pharmacological interventions and careful pharmacological therapies are key.
  • Urgent revision of national guidelines is necessary to align with contemporary evidence and improve clinical decision-making.