orthostatic hypotension

noun

1. Medicine/Medical. a fall in blood pressure associated with an upright position, usually occurring as a result of standing still for a long time or rising from a prolonged stay in bed and often causing faintness, dizziness, and vision disturbances.

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthostatic hypotension¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

But if a heart condition, neurological or endocrine disorder is the underlying cause, orthostatic hypotension is likely to occur more frequently.

From New York Times

“People with atypical anorexia have more body-image disturbance, whereas typical anorexia may have more medical complications, but we are seeing loss of periods, bone loss, orthostatic hypotension and electrolyte imbalances in both,” she said.

From Seattle Times

The condition, known as orthostatic hypotension, is caused by a sharp drop in blood pressure when rising from a supine position.

From New York Times

"Measuring orthostatic hypotension in middle age may be a new way to identify people who need to be carefully monitored for dementia or stroke," she said.

From BBC

But when he got out of bed and stood up, his blood pressure dropped from 137/63 to 98/50 — a sign of a condition called orthostatic hypotension.

From Washington Post