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What is the systolic blood pressure range for Grade I hypotension?
What is the systolic blood pressure range for Grade I hypotension?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of hypotension?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of hypotension?
What is orthostatic hypotension?
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Which of the following is a common cause of hypotension?
Which of the following is a common cause of hypotension?
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What type of hypotension occurs after eating?
What type of hypotension occurs after eating?
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Which of the following management strategies is recommended for orthostatic hypotension?
Which of the following management strategies is recommended for orthostatic hypotension?
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What physiological response is typically decreased in patients with prolonged bed rest leading to hypotension?
What physiological response is typically decreased in patients with prolonged bed rest leading to hypotension?
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Which exercise type is particularly beneficial for patients with hypotension?
Which exercise type is particularly beneficial for patients with hypotension?
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What is the minimum pressure that thigh or waist high stockings should produce to effectively decrease venous pooling?
What is the minimum pressure that thigh or waist high stockings should produce to effectively decrease venous pooling?
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Which of the following strategies can help prevent symptoms of low blood pressure?
Which of the following strategies can help prevent symptoms of low blood pressure?
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What dietary change should be done carefully and after consulting a health care provider?
What dietary change should be done carefully and after consulting a health care provider?
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What is postprandial hypotension (PPH)?
What is postprandial hypotension (PPH)?
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What should patients do to manage blood pressure drops after eating?
What should patients do to manage blood pressure drops after eating?
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Which condition is commonly associated with postprandial hypotension (PPH)?
Which condition is commonly associated with postprandial hypotension (PPH)?
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Which activity is recommended to avoid for patients with orthostatic hypotension?
Which activity is recommended to avoid for patients with orthostatic hypotension?
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What is a strategy to help manage postprandial hypotension symptoms?
What is a strategy to help manage postprandial hypotension symptoms?
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Study Notes
Hypotension
- Low blood pressure means the pressure of blood circulating in the body is lower than what is considered normal.
- Normal systolic pressure is 110-129 mmHg and diastolic is 70-84 mmHg.
- Grade I (Mild) Hypotension: 90-109 mmHg systolic and 60-69 mmHg diastolic.
- Grade II (Moderate) Hypotension: 70-89 mmHg systolic and 50-59 mmHg diastolic.
- Grade III (Severe) Hypotension: 40-49 mmHg systolic and 50-69 mmHg diastolic.
- Extremely Severe Hypotension: <40 mmHg systolic and and <50 mmHg diastolic.
Types of Low Blood Pressure
- Orthostatic hypotension.
- Postprandial hypotension (PPH).
- Neural mediated hypotension (neurogenic orthostatic hypotension or vasovagal syncope).
Orthostatic Hypotension
- Systolic blood pressure decreases by at least 20 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure decreases by at least 10 mmHg within three minutes of standing.
- Common symptoms include feeling light-headed, dizzy, fainting, or blurred vision.
Causes of Orthostatic Hypotension
- Nervous system diseases, such as neuropathy.
- Prolonged bed rest.
- Dehydration.
- Irregular heart beat (heart arrhythmia).
Orthostatic Hypotension Management
- Slow changes in position to avoid falling.
- Wear stockings to increase venous return.
- Avoid temperature extremes.
- Schedule activities for before meals and in the afternoon.
- Avoid heavy lifting.
- Use a gradual staging approach when changing from supine to standing position.
- Incorporate breathing exercises.
- Perform isometric lower-extremity exercises in bed.
- Water and reclining exercises are helpful.
- Use compression garments to decrease venous pooling.
- Monitor blood pressure before, during, and after exercise.
- Get plenty of fluids.
- Limit or avoid alcohol.
- Increase salt in the diet only after consulting with a health care provider.
Postprandial Hypotension (PPH)
- A significant drop in blood pressure after eating.
- Common in elderly patients with autonomic system dysfunction.
- Occurs in approximately one-third of patients with diabetes mellitus and the majority of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
- Also seen in patients with paraplegia, Alzheimer’s disease, heart failure, and hypertension.
- Diuretics like furosemide can increase the postprandial blood pressure drop.
PPH Management
- Educate patients about the risk of falling after eating.
- Instruct patients to remain in a supine position after meals.
- Advise patients to avoid alcohol with meals.
- Ensure adequate hydration.
- Encourage frequent small meals instead of large meals.
- Reduce the amount of carbohydrates in meals.
- Serve meals at colder temperatures.
- Consider coffee drinking with a meal.
- Encourage gradual exercise and walking after meals.
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