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Acute Medicine | Cardiovascular | Definition of postural hypotension
Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Definition of Postural Hypotension
Session Overview
Description
This session provides a definition of postural hypotension.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Define postural hypotension
Postural (or orthostatic) hypotension is defined as either:
- A drop in systolic blood pressure of 20mmHg or more on standing, or
- A drop in diastolic blood pressure of 10mmHg or more on standing
This drop in blood pressure (BP) has to be associated with symptoms of light-headedness or unsteadiness.
Programs this course belongs to
Modules this course belongs to
Title
Acute Medicine | Cardiovascular | Definition of postural hypotension
Speciality
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Cardiac, Vascular
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
Cardiovascular, 02_058 Definition of postural hypotension
Price:
$19.00
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