Hypotension

Research from University of Newcastle has provided new data on hypotension

Published in Hematology Week, February 9th, 2009

" Previous uncontrolled studies reported an overlap between carotid sinus hypersensitivity (CSH), vasovagal syncope (VVS), and orthostatic hypotension ( OH). We conducted a case-control study evaluating this relationship in a large patient cohort," researchers in the United Kingdom report.

"Methods and results The electronically stored continuous electrocardiograph and blood pressure ( BP) measurements for active stand and head-up tilt-table ( HUT) tests of 302 consecutive patients investigated with carotid sinus massage ( CSM) were analysed. Carotid sinus hypersensitivity was defined as >= 3 s asystole and/or systolic BP ( SBP) drop of >= 50 mmHg during CSM....

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Source: Hematology Week (2009-02-09)

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