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Is orthostatic hypotension and co-existing supine and seated hypertension associated with future falls in community-dwelling older adults? Results from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA)

Orthostatic hypotension (OH) often co-exists with hypertension. As increasing age affects baroreflex sensitivity, it loses its ability to reduce blood pressure when lying down. Therefore, supine hypertension may be an important indicator of baroreflex function. This study examines (i) the associatio...

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Autores principales: Donoghue, Orna A., O’Connell, Matthew D. L., Bourke, Robert, Kenny, Rose Anne
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8158994/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34043698
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0252212