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Orthostatic Hypotension: The State of the art
| Resumo: | Circulatory adjustment to orthostatism is described, orthostatic hypotension is defined and itsclinical relevance is analysed in epidemiologic andclinical terms. Orthostatic hypotension is categorisedas hypo and normoadrenergic, and the possiblemechanisms involved are described. Therapeuticaims and current therapeutic means are analysed. |
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| Autores principais: | Ducla-Soares, José Luís |
| Assunto: | baroreflexo sistema nervoso simpático receptores adrenérgicos hipotensão ortostática baroreflex sympathetic nervous system adrenergic receptors orthostatic hypotension |
| Ano: | 2001 |
| País: | portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Instituição associada: | Sociedade Portuguesa de Medicina Interna |
| Idioma: | português |
| Origem: | Revista Portuguesa de Medicina Interna |
| Resumo: | Circulatory adjustment to orthostatism is described, orthostatic hypotension is defined and itsclinical relevance is analysed in epidemiologic andclinical terms. Orthostatic hypotension is categorisedas hypo and normoadrenergic, and the possiblemechanisms involved are described. Therapeuticaims and current therapeutic means are analysed. |
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