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NeuroBytes: Defying Gravity: Understanding and Managing Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension

NeuroBytes: Defying Gravity: Understanding and Managing Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension

Course Description

Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension is a common condition found in neurology patients. It can cause falls, syncope, and significant impairments in quality of life, and it can be a sign of another underlying pathology. In this video, we explain how to diagnose this condition, identify possible causes, and provide treatment.

Learning Objectives

As a result of this program the learner will be able to:
  • Diagnose and treat neurogenic orthostatic hypotension

Date of Release

April 26, 2024

Confidentiality of Data

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Faculty & Disclosures


SAMANTHA WILFORD, MD
Movement Disorders and Digital Medicine Fellow
UMass Chan Medical School
Worcester, MA
*Dr. Willford has nothing to disclose.

SEYEDEH CHERAGHI, MD
Neurology Chief Resident
UMass Chan Medical School
Worcester, MA
*Dr. Cheraghi has nothing to disclose.

Editor

KARA M. SMITH, MD, MSCI, FAAN
Associate Professor of Neurology
UMass Chan Medical School
Worcester, MA
*Dr. Smith has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Consultant for PureTech. Dr. Smith has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Amneal Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Smith has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Massachusetts Board of Medicine. The institution of Dr. Smith has received research support from NIH. Dr. Smith has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a single time expert panel discussion contributor with Acadia.


Reviewer

ZACHARY N. LONDON, MD, FAAN
Professor
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
*Dr. London has nothing to disclose.

Voiceover Artist

ALLISON WEATHERS, MD, FAAN
Associate Chief of Medical Information Officer
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
*Dr. Weathers has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Weathers has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a CME question writer and presenter with American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Weathers has a non-compensated relationship as a Chair, Neurology Adult Steering Board with Epic that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Weathers has a non-compensated relationship as a Co-Chair, Neurology Leadership Council with Cerner that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Weathers has a non-compensated relationship as a Member of the Meeting Management Committee and Member of the Registry Subcommittee with American Academy of Neurology that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.


NeuroBytes Staff

Xiaoyu Sun, Associate Director, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
*Ms. Sun has nothing to disclose.


Robert Rook, Manager, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
*Mr. Rook has nothing to disclose.