Low blood pressure that occurs on standing up is known as ____. a. chronic venous insufficiency b. raynaud's disease c. leukopenia d. orthostatic hypotensi
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Low blood pressure that occurs on standing up is known as ____.
a. chronic venous insufficiency
b. raynaud's disease
c. leukopenia
d. orthostatic hypotension
a. chronic venous insufficiency
b. raynaud's disease
c. leukopenia
d. orthostatic hypotension
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The right option is d. Orthostatic hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension is a form of low blood pressure that occurs on standing up from sitting or lying down. It is caused as a result of blood loss, dehydration or aneamia. The most common symptom of orthostatic hypotension is lightheadedness or dizziness which usually last less than a few minutes.