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==Secondary Prevention==
==Secondary Prevention==
* If the patient has low blood pressure, certain steps to prevent or reduce your symptoms are possible. These may include:
* If the patient has low blood pressure, certain steps to prevent or reduce the symptoms are possible. These may include:
* Avoiding [[alcohol]]
* Avoiding [[alcohol]]
* Avoiding standing for a long time (if the patient has neurally mediated hypotension)
* Avoiding standing for a long time (if the patient has neurally mediated hypotension)

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Secondary Prevention

  • If the patient has low blood pressure, certain steps to prevent or reduce the symptoms are possible. These may include:
  • Avoiding alcohol
  • Avoiding standing for a long time (if the patient has neurally mediated hypotension)
  • Drinking plenty of fluids
  • Getting up slowly after sitting or lying down
  • Using compression stockings to increase blood pressure in the legs

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