Understanding postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is important in order to improve prevention and outcomes. Have you ever experienced dizziness when standing up too quickly? Postural orthostatic ...

In treating hypertension to blood pressure goal levels, undue orthostatic hypotension sometimes occurs. Is there an agent or class of antihypertensive agents more or less likely to cause this effect?

Vasodilators (alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists), diuretics, and certain calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine can exacerbate postural blood pressure changes, whereas beta-blockers with intrinsic ...