Bmc Fam Pract
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Meta Analysis
Prevalence of postural hypotension in primary, community and institutional care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Postural hypotension (PH), the reduction in blood pressure when rising from sitting or lying 0to standing, is a risk factor for falls, cognitive decline and mortality. However, it is not often tested for in primary care. PH prevalence varies according to definition, population, care setting and measurement method. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of PH across different care settings and disease subgroups. ⋯ CRD42017075423.