Orthostatic hypotension
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0001278
A form of hypotension characterized by a sudden fall in blood pressure that occurs when a person assumes a standing position. [ HPO:probinson ]
Term info
database cross reference
- UMLS:C0020651
- SNOMEDCT_US:28651003
- MSH:D007024
definition
A form of hypotension characterized by a sudden fall in blood pressure that occurs when a person assumes a standing position.
has alternative id
HP:0004932, HP:0006700
has exact synonym
Postural hypotension, Decrease in blood pressure upon standing up
id
HP:0001278