Perdue C
Gorseinon Hospital, Swansea.
Nurs Times. 1998;94(14):54-6.
Postural hypotension (PH) is a relatively common condition that particularly affects older people. As a symptom it is associated with a variety of conditions and may be a transient or long-term feature, depending on the underlying cause. This article aims to raise awareness of the condition and give practical advice for its treatment.