Orthostatic Intolerance in Older Persons: Etiology and Countermeasures

Orthostatic challenge produced by upright posture may lead to syncope if the cardiovascular system is unable to maintain adequate brain perfusion. This review outlines orthostatic intolerance related to the aging process, long-term bedrest confinement, drugs, and disease. Aging-associated illness or...

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Main Authors: Nandu Goswami, Andrew P. Blaber, Helmut Hinghofer-Szalkay, Jean-Pierre Montani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2017.00803/full