Association Between Orthostatic Hypertension and Frailty Among Older Patients With Hypertension.
Jung-Yeon ChoiDong Ryeol RyuHae-Young LeeJu-Hee LeeYoujin HongSue-Kyung ParkJang-Hoon LeeSeok-Jae HwangKye Hun KimSun Hwa LeeSong Yi KimJae-Hyeong ParkSang-Hyun KimHack-Lyoung KimJung Hyun ChoiCheol-Ho KimMyeong-Chan ChoKwang Ill KimPublished in: Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) (2024)
Orthostatic hypertension is associated with physical frailty, cognitive impairment, and low quality of life in older patients with hypertension. Therefore, evaluation of orthostatic blood pressure changes to confirm orthostatic hypertension or hypotension in frail older adults will serve as an important diagnostic procedure in vulnerable patients. Further studies are required to identify the underlying mechanisms of this association.