5th November 2021

A 74-year-old lady presents to her GP following complaints of dizziness and light-headedness

A 74-year-old lady presents to her GP following complaints of dizziness and light-headedness. 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. What initial investigation is the GP most likely to perform to confirm their suspicion?

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