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This episode discusses the overlooked condition of postural hypotension in older adults and its significant health implications.

Imagine standing up from a chair and feeling a sudden wave of dizziness, as though the floor beneath you has shifted. For many older adults, this is more than just an occasional inconvenience, it’s a recurring problem linked to a condition called postural hypotension. Despite being relatively common, postural hypotension is surprisingly overlooked. It affects between 20-30% of older adults living in the community, yet is officially recorded in only about 1% of patients’ medical records in general practice. That gap is vast, and it carries real consequences: increased risks of falls, strokes, heart problems, and reduced quality of life.

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