#187 Orthostatic Hypotension Part 1: Gray Matters Segment

#187 Orthostatic Hypotension Part 1: Gray Matters Segment

37:20 Sep 11, 2025
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Learn specific, practical ways to counsel patients on non-pharmacologic interventions. What is our goal with OH treatment? Is it the blood pressure number that matters? How do we avoid missing neurogenic causes of orthostatic hypotension (OH)? ? Sponsor: Oakstone CME’Use the code "CORE30" for 30% off effective 11/1/25 through 1/31/26: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/MKSAP? Transcript & Show NotesTimestamps:(00:05) | Case Presentation: Urinary Retention ? Lightheadedness(02:37) | Defining Orthostatic Hypotension & Prevalence(04:10) | Why Diagnosis Is Harder Than It Seems(06:20) | How (and When) to Measure Orthostatic Vitals(10:06) | Role of Heart Rate in Narrowing the Differential(14:41) | Rethinking Treatment Goals: Function > Numbers(17:52) | Recognizing Orthostatic Intolerance Symptoms(22:14) | Non-Pharmacologic Strategies in the HospitalTags: Primary care, Internal Medicine, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Geriatrics, Autonomic Dysfunction, Syncope, Falls, Patient Safety, Medical EducationFind the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use our code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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