Orthostatic hypotension in Parkinson disease

Parkinson disease affects 3.2 to 3.6 per 1000 people living in Canada. Orthostatic hypotension occurs in an estimated 36% of people with Parkinson disease;[1][1] it increases fall risk 10-fold[2][2] and nearly triples patients’ risk of cognitive impairment.[3][3] It can be symptomatic (e.g.,