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Orthostatic Intolerance in Older Persons: Etiology and Countermeasures

Orthostatic challenge produced by upright posture may lead to syncope if the cardiovascular system is unable to maintain adequate brain perfusion. This review outlines orthostatic intolerance related to the aging process, long-term bedrest confinement, drugs, and disease. Aging-associated illness or...

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Autores principales: Goswami, Nandu, Blaber, Andrew P., Hinghofer-Szalkay, Helmut, Montani, Jean-Pierre
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5677785/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29163185
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2017.00803