K88

Synonym

• Postural hypotension

Inclusions

• idiopathic/orthostatic hypotension

Exclusions

• hypotension due to drugs A85

Criteria

• signs or symptoms of cerebrovascular insufficiency (dizzines, syncope) on changing from the supine to the upright position
• and a fall in mean blood pressure of 15 mm Hg on two or more occasions when changing from the supine to the upright position

Consider

• low blood pressure K29

ICD-10

• I95.0; I95.1; I95.8; I95.9