Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a heterogeneous condition of dysautonomia and suspected autoimmunity characterized by abnormal increments in heart rate upon assumption of the upright posture accompanied by symptoms of cerebral hypoperfusion and sympathoexcitation. An increase in...

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Published inUgeskrift for læger Vol. 176; no. 11B
Main Authors Brinth, Louise, Pors, Kirsten, Mehlsen, Jesper
Format Journal Article
LanguageDanish
Published Denmark 10.03.2014
Subjects
Blood Pressure - physiology
Female
Heart Rate - physiology
Humans
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome - diagnosis
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome - drug therapy
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome - physiopathology
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome - therapy
Tilt-Table Test
Young Adult
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Summary:Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a heterogeneous condition of dysautonomia and suspected autoimmunity characterized by abnormal increments in heart rate upon assumption of the upright posture accompanied by symptoms of cerebral hypoperfusion and sympathoexcitation. An increase in heart rate equal to or greater than 30 bpm or to levels higher than 120 bpm during a head-up tilt test is the main diagnostic criterion. Management includes both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment focusing on stress management, volume expansion and heart rate control.
ISSN:1603-6824