Another name for postural hypotension is:

orthostatic hypotension
supine hypotension
static hypotension
recumbent hypotension


orthostatic hypotension

Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is also known as postural hypotension, which describes a sudden drop in blood pressure as the patient is altered from the recumbent to upright position too quickly.

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