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A drop in blood pressure on standing that can cause dizziness. Zebra helps you keep readings with their context.
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Orthostatic Hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension is a sustained drop in blood pressure on standing: systolic falls by at least 20 mm Hg or diastolic by at least 10 mm Hg within 3 minutes. That is the definition in the American Society of Hypertension position paper. A clinician makes the assessment. Zebra keeps your readings with symptoms and daily context.
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- Dysautonomia
- POTS
- Symptom Tracking
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