PATIENTS LIVING WITH nOH MAY EXPERIENCE CHALLENGES
Patients with nOH can become symptomatic at any time of the day and symptoms may vary from day to day, making certain activities of daily living challenging.2,5,6
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nOH CAN OCCUR WHEN THE NEUROLOGIC FUNCTIONS THAT REGULATE BLOOD PRESSURE ARE DISRUPTED
A patient may suffer from symptoms of nOH if he or she has a neurodegenerative disorder that disrupts the autonomic nervous system's ability to release norepinephrine.2,3,5,7
CONSIDERATIONS FOR DIAGNOSING nOH
Orthostatic measurements, at-home blood pressure monitoring, excluding other causes, and specialty tests may help identify nOH in patients.1,2,5,8-12
CONSIDER FOCUSING MANAGEMENT ON REDUCTION OF SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH nOH
Patients with nOH have a dysfunctional autonomic nervous system.2,5,7 Consider management options that aim to reduce symptoms of nOH rather than attempting to normalize blood pressure.2,8,10
PATIENTS MAY EXPERIENCE nOH AND ASSOCIATED SUPINE HYPERTENSION
Up to 70% of patients with nOH have been shown to experience supine hypertension, which may present a clinical dilemma.2,13 There are some lifestyle adjustments a patient can make that may help manage the risks of associated supine hypertension.2,14
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