Supine hypertension-orthostatic hypotension (SH-OH) syndrome
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Supine hypertension-orthostatic hypotension (SH-OH) syndrome. Baroreflex failure, Autonomic failure. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathogenetic types
- Baroreflex failure
- Autonomic failure
- Effector organ failure
- Drug-induced
- Hypovolaemic
Causes
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Clinical features
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Investigations
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Prevention
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Treatment
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References
- Naschitz JE, Slobodin G, Elias N, Rosner I. The patient with supine hypertension and orthostatic hypotension: a clinical dilemma. Postgrad Med J 2006; 82:246-253.
- Jordan J, Shannon JR, Black BK, et al. The pressor response to water drinking in humans: a sympathetic reflex? Circulation 2000; 101:504-509.
- Biaggioni I, Robertson RM. Hypertension in orthostatic hypotension and autonomic dysfunction. Cardiol Clin 2002; 20:291-301.
