An 86-year-old female presents with a history of dizziness when going from a sitting to a standing position. Blood pressure in the sitting position is 140/90 mmHg. Blood pressure in the standing position is 110/70 mmHg. All lab values are within normal limits. Chest X-ray is normal and CT scans of chest, abdomen, and pelvis are all within normal limits. Which of the following is the best diagnosis?

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An 86-year-old female presents with a history of dizziness when going from a sitting to a standing position. Blood pressure in the sitting position is 140/90 mmHg. Blood pressure in the standing position is 110/70 mmHg. All lab values are within normal limits. Chest X-ray is normal and CT scans of chest, abdomen, and pelvis are all within normal limits. Which of the following is the best diagnosis?






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