What measures should be taken when measuring blood pressure in people with symptoms of postural hypotension?
When measuring blood pressure in people with symptoms of postural hypotension, it is important to follow the recommendations provided in the NICE guideline on hypertension in adults. This includes measuring the blood pressure before and after each dose increment of a beta-blocker, measuring the serum sodium and potassium levels, and assessing renal function before and after starting an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and after each dose increment. It is also important to monitor the blood pressure at least every 6 months, or more frequently if the person becomes acutely unwell.