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What happens to blood pressure when we stand up ?

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

Many times , an Innocuous question poses a real challenge, to our life time understanding of circulatory physiology. Please recall , we have a condition called supine hypertension and standing hypotension , POTS syndrome etc that should stimulate us to search for those hidden secrets. Next question What happens to BP during exercise ?

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Abstract 4140020: Sex-Based Disparities in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Response Among Patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

Circulation

Introduction:Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a chronic syndrome with symptoms of orthostatic intolerance, tachycardia, and exercise intolerance. POTS predominately affects young females, with notable variations in incidence and manifestations between females and males. p>0.05).