Postprandial hypotension in neurological disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis

@article{Paveli2017PostprandialHI,
  title={Postprandial hypotension in neurological disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis},
  author={Ante Paveli{\'c} and Magdalena Krbot Skori{\'c} and Luka Crno{\vs}ija and Mario Habek},
  journal={Clinical Autonomic Research},
  year={2017},
  volume={27},
  pages={263-271}
}
PurposePostprandial hypotension (PPH) has been associated with increased risk of syncope, falls, stroke, angina and mortality. As the majority of patients with PPH are asymptomatic, the diagnosis is often overlooked. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of available scientific evidence on the likelihood of PPH in neurological diseases.MethodsA systematic review of the literature (PubMed library, Cochrane Database for Systematic Reviews and Cochrane Central… 
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