Evaluating and managing postural tachycardia syndrome

[摘要] Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of theautonomic nervous system with many possible causes,characterized by an unexplained increase in heartbeatwithout change in blood pressure upon standing. Associated cardiac and noncardiac symptoms can severelyaffect quality of life. Therapy, using a combined approachof diet and lifestyle changes, plus judicious use of medications if needed, can usually improve symptoms andfunction.

[学科分类] 卫生学