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Which of the following would you consider ohostatic hypotension?

A
SBP fall by 20 mm hg, DBP fall by 10 mm hg within 3 minutes
B
SBP fall by 20 mm hg, DBP fall by 10 mm Hg within 6 minutes
C
SBP fall by 30 mm hg, DBP fall by 20 mm Hg within 3 minutes
D
SBP fall by 30 mm hg, DBP fall by 20 mm hg within 6 minutes
High-Yield Explanation
Answer- A. SBP fall by 20 mm hg, DBP fall by 10 mm hg within 3 minutesOhostatic hypotension is defined as a decrease in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or a decrease in diastolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg within three minutes of standing when compared with blood pressure from the sitting or supine position.

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