Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What do "daily orthostatics" mean?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Orthostatics: These were probably instructions to get a daily orthostatic hypotension evaluation. Orthostatic hypotension can be defined as a drop in systolic blood pressure of 20 mmHg or drop in diastolic BP of 10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing from the sitting or supine position. I hope this helps you. http://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0901/p527.html
Answered 12/4/2015
1.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and lupus- does that mean the lupus has already attacked my brain with neurologic issues ?! poor prognosis?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
With postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome will midodrine mean more blood gets to heart and brain instead of pooling?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome due to lupus (thats what doc says) does that mean I have a poorer prognosis? I hardly have joint pain
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have orthostatic tremor but have been told it is non organic what does this mean please?
So, my cardiologist just diagnosed me with some long worded thing that means postural orthostatic. If my resting rate is at 48 and my walking rate is anywhere between 120-170. Does that mean I have pots or should I stick with his diagnosis?
Is orthostatic or postural hypotension indicative of an unhealthy cardiac system? Does it mean something is wrong?
I have POTS. Still waking up with orthostatic, lethargic,lightheaded,& BPs of 90s/50s despite 50 mcg Florinef/day & 8 grams salt daily.Increase dose?
Could taking low dose aspirin and mega fish oil daily cause orthostatic hypotention to become worse?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
