Orthostatic Intolerance: A Disorder of Young Women
| Autor: | Giris Jacob, Jens Jordan, Italo Biaggioni, Yasmine S. Ali, John R. Shannon, David Robertson, Nicole Daamen |
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| Rok vydání: | 2000 |
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Pediatrics medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent Posture Orthostatic intolerance Fainting Autonomic disorder Essential hypertension Hypotension Orthostatic Tachycardia Palpitations Humans Medicine business.industry Hemodynamics Obstetrics and Gynecology General Medicine medicine.disease Blood pressure Physical therapy Anxiety Female Orthostatic tachycardia medicine.symptom business |
| Zdroj: | Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 55:251-259 |
| ISSN: | 0029-7828 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/00006254-200004000-00025 |
| Popis: | Orthostatic intolerance (OI) is a cause of significant disability in otherwise healthy women seen by gynecologists. Orthostatic tachycardia is often the most obvious hemodynamic abnormality found in OI patients, but symptoms may include dizziness, visual changes, discomfort in the head or neck, poor concentration, fatigue, palpitations, tremulousness, anxiety, and, in some cases, fainting (syncope). It is the most common disorder of blood pressure regulation after essential hypertension, and patients with OI are traditionally women of childbearing age. Estimates suggest that at least 500,000 Americans suffer from some form of OI, and such patients comprise the largest group referred to centers specialized in autonomic disorders. This article reviews recent advances made in the understanding of this condition, potential pathophysiological mechanisms contributing to orthostatic intolerance, and therapeutic alternatives currently available for the management of these patients. |
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