Table 2 Results of orthostatic testing
Patient | Lowest supine HR | Peak HR standing | Δ HR | Supine BP | BP at peak HR | Symptoms during test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 50 | 78 | 28 | 123/66 | 119/76 | Min 1: Lightheadedness Min 3: Acrocyanosis Min 6: Fatigue Min 8: Shaky legs, cognitive spaciness, increased fatigue Min 9: Pain in legs, knees, head, taking deep breaths |
2 | 46 | 83 | 37 | 118/57 | 106/66 | Min 1: Lightheadedness Min 2: Fatigue in legs Min 3: Heavy arms, acrocyanosis Min 4: Increased leg fatigue Min 6: Legs heavy and more fatigued Min 8: Paresthesias (arms and legs), fatigued overall Min 9: Hot, nauseated, presyncopal *Had to sit at minute 9 |
3 | 48 | 88 | 40 | 132/62 | 146/65 | Supine: Fatigue 4–5/10, lightheadedness 0/10 Min 2: Lightheadedness, increased fatigue Min 8: Acrocyanosis |
4 | 58 | 90 | 32 | NA | NA | Min 1: Lightheadedness and nausea Min 3: Arm fatigue 2/10 Min 6: Headache Min: 8 Arm fatigue 8/10 Min 9: Hot sensation and hand paresthesias |
5 | 42 | 70 | 28 | Â | Â | Blurry vision Leg numbness Increased fatigue after test |