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The majority of patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) exhibit OI, which is the primary factor restricting daily functional capacity. During an upright posture, approximately 800\u202fmL of blood is translocated from the intrathoracic venous compartment to the veins of the buttocks, pelvis, and legs. Under normal conditions, compensatory cardiovascular responses to this orthostatic stress include activation of the muscle pump through calf muscle contraction and a neurogenically mediated increase in heart rate and in systemic vascular resistance. The majority of the symptoms of OI are believed to be cardiovascular and related to reduced cerebral blood flow and excessive activation of the sympathetic nervous system. However, compensatory sympathetic activation is essential for maintaining orthostasis. Many patients have a small left ventricle and associated low cardiac output. In addition, both the renin\u2013aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone systems that regulate circulatory blood volume were downregulated. Postural stability is necessary for maintaining the static balance critical for performing many daily activities. Recently studies have reported that postural instability or disequilibrium, potentially associated with central vestibular dysfunction, should be considered to be involved in the pathogenesis of OI among patients with ME\/CFS. 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