Is arterial stiffness associated with orthostatic hypotension in elderly subjects with history of falls?
Upper-limb arterial wall stiffness was significantly greater in elderly patients with OH than in patients without OH and was significantly related to blood pressure changes after standing. These results highlight the possible role of age-related changes in the arterial tree in the hemodynamic response to orthostatic challenges.
Contraceptive services for teenagers may be more effective in districts where clinics play a large part in delivering the service, particularly for girls aged under 16.