Prevalence of postprandial hypotension in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults with postprandial hypotension (PPH) increase susceptibility to falls, syncope, stroke, acute cardiovascular diseases and even death. However, the prevalence of this condition varies significantly across studies. We aimed to determine the prevalence of PPH in older adults.

Methods

Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase and CINAHL were searched from their inception until February 2023. Search terms included 'postprandial period', 'hypotension' and 'postprandial hypotension'. Eligible studies were assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute tool. Meta-analyses were performed among similar selected studies.

Results

Thirteen eligible studies were included, and data from 3,021 participants were pooled. The meta-analysis revealed a PPH preval

SUBMITTER: Huang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10898335 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature