Diagnosis and management of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Satish R. Raj, Artur Fedorowski, Robert S. Sheldon
Abstract
KEY POINTS The main characteristic of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is tachycardia when standing, without a drop in blood pressure. Patients describe lightheadedness and palpitations when upright, particularly when standing, which sometimes leads to syncope. Patients may
Topics & Concepts
PalpitationsLightheadednessMedicinePostural Orthostatic Tachycardia SyndromeOrthostatic vital signsTachycardiaBlood pressureCardiologySyncope (phonology)Internal medicinePhysical medicine and rehabilitationCardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic DisordersBotulinum Toxin and Related Neurological DisordersCardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments