The purpose of this study was to assess the hemodynamic effects of a postmeal walk in frail elderly patients with postprandial hypotension. We demonstrated that frail elderly patients with postprandial hypotension are able to increase their blood pressure and heart rate in response to a postmeal walking exercise, but this effect is limited to the exercise period only and is not sustained during subsequent rest.
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