Medical Emergencies · single question
A patient feels dizzy and sees "spots"/lights on STANDING UP. The most likely diagnosis is:
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Correct answer: A. Orthostatic hypotension
- A. Correct. Symptoms triggered specifically by standing (positional drop in BP) define orthostatic (postural) hypotension.
- B. Hypoglycemia causes tremor/sweating/confusion not strictly tied to standing.
- C. Vasovagal syncope is usually triggered by pain/fear/emotion, not purely positional change.
- D. Arrhythmia causes palpitations/syncope independent of posture.
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