Risk of Falling Associated with Supine Hypertension and Orthostatic Hypotension

Does the patient have a significant drop in blood pressure upon standing up?

Does the patient take steps to reduce the drop in blood pressure upon standing?

• taking long-acting medications to control supine hypertension?

• have autonomic dysfunction?

• have other comorbid conditions associated with falls?

• taking a sedative or other medication that affects cognition?

• have a history of frequent falls?