Initial orthostatic hypotension in the young is attenuated by static handgrip.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.01.035 and PMC identifier 3012559.
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Abstract
Initial orthostatic hypotension is common in children. Isometric handgrip increases arterial pressure, central blood volume, cardiac output, and total peripheral resistance. We show that in 14 subjects with initial orthostatic hypotension, isometric handgrip coupled with standing abolished symptoms of initial orthostatic hypotension and minimized decreases in blood pressure and cardiac output with standing.
Medical subject headings
- Hand Strength
- Hypotension, Orthostatic