Prevalence of orthostatic hypotension in Parkinson's disease

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Authors

Jean‐Michel Sénard

Sharada Rai · Hôpital Purpan

Maryse Lapeyre‐Mestre · Hôpital Purpan

Christine Brefel · Inserm

O. Rascol · Inserm

A Rascol · Hôpital Purpan

Jean‐Louis Montastruc · Hôpital Purpan

Abstract

The frequency of orthostatic hypotension in Parkinson's disease is high and it is possible to establish a clinical rating scale which could be used to assess the effects of drugs employed in the management of orthostatic hypotension.

Topics & Keywords

Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

Volume 63, Issue 5, pp. 584-589

DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.63.5.584

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