Association of transient orthostatic hypotension with falls and syncope in patients with Parkinson disease

Abstract

tOH is an age-dependent phenomenon, which is at least as common as cOH in PD. Transient BP falls when changing to the upright position may be overlooked with bedside BP measurements, but contribute to orthostatic intolerance and syncope in PD. Continuous noninvasive BP monitoring upon standing may help identify a modifiable risk factor for syncope-related falls in parkinsonian patients.