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Primary Care Education Consortium

Recognition and Management of Orthostatic Hypotension in Primary Care

Overview / Abstract:	LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Classify patients by type of orthostatic hypotension • Assess patients to arrive at a firm diagnosis • Implement evidence-based treatment to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and improve quality of life TARGET AUDIENCE Family physicians and clinicians who wish to gain increased knowledge and greater competency regarding primary care management of orthostatic hypotension. Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is associated with significant morbidity and potential loss of autonomy. In addition to increased risk of falls, OH is associated with an increased risk of heart failure, atrial fibrillation, kidney failure, hospitalization, stroke, cognitive impairment, and death.1-6 The prevalence of chronic OH is underestimated and OH often is overlooked in common disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD) and diabetes mellitus. Fortunately, there are effective nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions available to improve quality of life and reduce the risk for devastating consequences, such as a fall or hip fracture. However, many clinicians neglect to screen for OH, missing the opportunity to treat.
Expiration	Jul 31, 2019
Discipline(s)	Physician CME
Format	Journal
Credits / Hours	1
Accreditation	ACCME AMA PRA Category 1
Presenters / Authors / Faculty	Jennifer Jones, MD, UCF College of Medicine-HCA Consortium Family Medicine Residency, Gainesville, Florida Louis Kuritzky, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus, Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers	This article is sponsored by Primary Care Education Consortium and supported by funding from Lundbeck LLC.
Keywords / Search Terms	Primary Care Education Consortium Orthostatic hypotension, OH, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, kidney failure, hospitalization, stroke, cognitive impairment Free CE CME

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