5th November 2021

A 72-year-old lady presents to her GP following complaints of dizziness and blurred-vision

A 72-year-old lady presents to her GP following complaints of dizziness and blurred-vision. She only experiences these symptoms when changing position from a state of lying down to standing. The GP suspects a diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension after ruling out other neurological causes. They perform a lying and standing blood pressure. What result is deemed as significant and warrants further treatment/investigation?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.