Clinical Relevance of Orthostatic Hypotension in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Suspected Transient Ischemic Attack.
Alex S MankooJatinder Singh MinhasBriana ColesShazia T HussainKamlesh KhuntiThompson G RobinsonAmit K MistriDavid J Evesonnull nullPublished in: High blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention : the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension (2020)
Higher diastolic BP may be a marker for reduced mortality risk in patients with a previous AF diagnosis and non-CV diagnosis. Lower diastolic BP and the presence of AF pertain to a higher mortality risk. This study raises the importance of opportunistic screening for both OH and AF in patients presenting to TIA clinic.