BookKannayiram Alagiakrishnan, Maciej Banach, editors.
Contents:
Intro
Disclaimer
Contents
Contributors
1: Orthostatic Hypotension
Introduction
Pathophysiology
Prevalence
Symptoms
Prognosis
Treatment
References
2: Postprandial Hypotension
Introduction
Epidemiology
Causes
Pathophysiology
Diagnosis
Clinical Presentations
Morbidity
Mortality
Differential Diagnosis
Management
Non-pharmacological
Pharmacological
Caffeine
Octreotide
Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors
3,4-DL-Threo-Dihydroxyphenylserine
Guar Gum
Sitagliptin
Other Pharmacologic Agents PPH with Chronic Medical Conditions
PPH and Hypertension
PPH and Diabetes
PPH and Neurological Disorders
PPH and Syncope, Falls
Conclusions
References
3: Carotid Sinus Syndrome
History
The Carotid Artery Sinus
Carotid Sinus Syndrome and Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity: Epidemiology and Diagnosis
Aetiology of CSS and CSH
Carotid Artery Massage (CSM)
Contraindications
Complications
CSS Treatment
Cardioinhibitory Type of CSS
Vasodepressive Type of CSS
Prognosis
Summary
References
4: Vasovagal Syncope
Introduction
Epidemiology Causes
Mechanisms
Clinical Presentation
Evaluation/Diagnosis of VVS in Elderly
Differential Diagnosis
Treatment/Management
Non-pharmacological
Pharmacological
Pacemaker Therapy
VVS and Quality of Life (QoL)
Driving Issues Related to Syncope
Prevention of VVS
Conclusions
References
5: Post-exercise Hypotension in the Elderly
Introduction
The Postulated Mechanisms of PEH
Different Types of Exercises and PEH
The Factors Influencing PEH
Summary
References
6: Nocturnal Hypotension
Introduction Nocturnal Hypotension and Cardiac Morbidities
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)
Nocturnal Hypotension and Cerebrovascular Disease (CVD)
Nocturnal Hypotension and Eye Diseases
Glaucoma
Optic Ischemic Neuropathy
Nocturnal Hypotension and Blood Pressure Dysregulation (Postural Hypertension and Early Morning Surge)
Pathophysiology of Nocturnal Hypotension
Measurement of Nocturnal Hypotension
Management of Nocturnal Hypotension
References
7: Non-pharmacological Management of Hypotensive Syndromes
Introduction Orthostatic Hypotension
Educating the Patient
Lifestyle Modifications
Adequate Fluid Intake
Salt Intake
Sleeping in the Head-Up Position
Waist-High Compression Stockings
Postprandial Hypotension
Patient Education
Water Drinking
Different Body Positions and Exercise
Vasovagal Syndrome
Patient Education
Lifestyle Measures
Physical Countermeasures
Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity
Exercise-Induced Hypotension
Nocturnal Hypotension
Conclusions
References
8: Update on Pharmacological Management of Hypotensive Syndromes in the Elderly