supine hypotension syndrome
- supine hypotension syndrome
- supine hypotensive syndrome partial occlusion of the inferior vena cava and the descending aorta by the uterus, especially when a woman is pregnant, resulting in hypotension when in a supine position; it is corrected by assuming a side-lying position. Called also vena caval s.
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