Postural hypotension and diuretic therapy in the elderly

摘要: Blood pressures were recorded in 319 ambulatory subjects, largely men, age 50 to 99 years. The mean systolic maximal the seventh and eighth decades (136.0 132.1 mm Hg with subjects supine erect, respectively), whereas diastolic fell progressively after 69. distribution of postural changes blood pressure was similar each decade; a decrease 20 on more noted 3.4% aged 80 years 4.1% those 79 frequency hypotension 4.6% treated diuretics not so treated. did increase this elderly population.