Prevalence of postural hypotension in primary, community and institutional care: a systematic review...
Prevalence of postural hypotension in primary, community and institutional care: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Postural hypotension (PH), the reduction in blood pressure when rising from sitting or lying 0to standing, is a risk factor for falls, cognitive decline and mortality. However, it is not often tested for in primary care. PH prevalence varies according to definition, population, care setting and measurement method. The aim of this study was to deter...
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Prevalence of postural hypotension in primary, community and institutional care: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_9f969a4aad784742aff29b7eca555669
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_9f969a4aad784742aff29b7eca555669
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1471-2296
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1471-2296
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10.1186/s12875-020-01313-8
