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When should we consider using acarbose for postprandial hypotension?

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Cardiology · Vanderbilt Heart And Vascular Institute

Primarily in neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension patients, and less frequently in POTS patients, they give a history of dizziness and hypotension with meals.

First, we like to confirm the cause and recommend the following, checking before and after BPs at baseline and then with the following:

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