Variant of postural hypotension
Results from combination of volume depletion, decreased vasomotor tone and peripheral vasodilatation
Often precipitated by rapid change in position during exercise
Occurs in nonacclimatized patients during early stages of heat exposure (especially elderly)
Results from combination of volume depletion, decreased vasomotor tone and peripheral vasodilatation
Often precipitated by rapid change in position during exercise
Occurs in nonacclimatized patients during early stages of heat exposure (especially elderly)
Heat syncope
Heat cramps
Panic attack
Heat edema
Heat stroke
Heat exhaustion
Electrical storm
Heat tetany