orthostatic

adjective

or·tho·stat·ic ˌȯr-thə-ˈsta-tik

: of, relating to, or caused by an upright posture

orthostatic hypotension

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In 2019, Karina Drury was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, POTS Comments Growing up, Karina Drury would constantly experiences episodes of fainting. —

Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 Long COVID symptoms may flare up, as could those associated with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, a blood circulation disorder. —

Alyssa Hui, Health, 28 Oct. 2024 The news came about when musician Shaun Ross posted a video on Instagram about his ongoing battle with Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) as a result of COVID. —

Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 Oct. 2024 In a 2022 study, researchers investigated whether drinking cold water would lead to a more significant pressor response than room-temperature water among young adult and older adult participants who experience orthostatic hypotension. —

Kumkum S. Patel, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for orthostatic