More evidence supports link between orthostatic hypotension and CVD

(Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center) Orthostatic hypotension (OH) -- a rapid drop in blood pressure upon standing up from a sitting or lying down position -- is a frequently encountered clinical sign among patients. Clinicians most often consider OH as indicative of dehydration. However, new research led by scientists at BIDMC bolsters the notion that adults with OH may have undiagnosed cardiovascular disease.