[Orthostatic and postprandial hypotension in elderly patients with chronic diseases and disability: prevalence and related factors].

Introduction: To assess the prevalence of orthostatic hypotension (OH) and postprandial hypotension (PPH) in patients admitted to an intermediate care unit, as well as to analyze the characteristics of these patients.

Patients And Methods: Sixty patients were analyzed according to the following criteria: age >65 years, able to take food orally, stand up and/or sit down, and clinically stable. A comprehensive geriatric assessment was carried out and the main diagnosis and the presence of autonomic neuropathy symptoms (ANS) were registered.