DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it always possible for doctors to determine what causes orthostatic hypotension? How is it treated? The cause of orthostatic hypotension usually can be identified. That's ...

Low blood pressure is when the force exerted by blood on artery walls is low. There are several types and many possible causes of low blood pressure, including Parkinson's disease, nerve damage from ...

As we move into 2024, the focus of the medical world has shifted from the immediate crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic to its lasting health repercussions. The emergence of "Long COVID," characterized by ...

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a common heterogeneous form of cardiovascular autonomic dysregulation. The exact cause of POTS remains unclear. Patients typically complain of ...

A 50-year-old woman with persistent orthostatic headache is repeatedly misdiagnosed until imaging identifies spontaneous ...

Studies of astronauts before, during, and after spaceflight not only will help stop the dizziness that occurs after returning to gravity but, may also help many people on Earth who get dizzy simply ...

POTS is when the heart rate increases very quickly after getting up from sitting or lying down. Symptoms can include dizziness, feeling faint, heart palpitations, and more. Symptoms of postural ...