Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension
Join Dr. Silva as he emphasizes the importance of understanding pathophysiology and suggests effective treatments for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension to reduce readmission and improve patient satisfaction.
Learning Objectives:
- Define neurogenic orthostatic hypotension.
- Recognize the difference between classic orthostatic hypotension and delayed orthostatic hypotension.
- Differentiate between general medical causes versus neurogenic causes of orthostatic hypotension.
- Summarize the different causes of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension and identify clues in the clinical history to facilitate this diagnosis.
- Identify the principles of life-style measures in the treatment of orthostatic hypotension.
- Describe pharmacological treatment in refractory cases.
1) 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢
TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
TeleSpecialists designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
2) This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Theresa Sevilis has stock in Moderna. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. No relevant financial relationships were identified for any other individuals with the ability to control content of the activity. Live activity: Learners will receive up to 1.0 contact hour commensurate with participation and completion of evaluation. Enduring activity: Learners will receive up to 1.0 contact hour commensurate with participation, completion of evaluation and pass post-test with 66% or higher. Enduring course expires 06/13/2025