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2. Orthostatic hypertension - Wikipedia

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   High diastolic blood pressure measured while standing in a person who stood up shortly after waking up. When it affects an individual's ability to remain upright, orthostatic hypertension is considered as a form of orthostatic intolerance. The body's inability to regulate blood pressure can be a type of dysautonomia.

3. Orthostatic hypotension - Wikipedia

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   Orthostatic hypotension can be confirmed by measuring a person's blood pressure after lying flat for 5 minutes, then 1 minute after standing, and 3 minutes after standing. [29] Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a fall in systolic blood pressure of at least 20 mmHg or the diastolic blood pressure of at least 10 mmHg between the supine ...

4. Complications of prolonged standing - Wikipedia

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   Standing places significant pressure on the joint of the hips, knees, ankle and feet but without any significant movement of it. [9] This reduces the normal lubrication and cushioning of synovial joints, causing them to tear. The combined effect of pressure and tearing can cause extensive amounts of pain and make it difficult to move or walk. [3]

5. 7 blood pressure mistakes that could be throwing off your ...

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   The average "normal" blood pressure is 120/80, according to the American Heart Association. Almost half of all U.S. adults have elevated blood pressure (systolic pressure between 120 and 19 and ...

6. 6 Things to Do When You Wake Up If You Have High Blood ... - AOL

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   Normal blood pressure is typically below 120/80 mm Hg. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is defined as anything above 130 mm Hg systolic or 80 mm Hg diastolic.

7. Orthostatic vital signs - Wikipedia

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   Orthostatic vital signs are also taken after surgery. [7] A patient is considered to have orthostatic hypotension when the systolic blood pressure falls by more than 20 mm Hg, the diastolic blood pressure falls by more than 10 mm Hg, or the pulse rises by more than 20 beats per minute within 3 minutes of standing [5] [7]