Diagnosis and management of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

Authors: Satish R. Raj, Artur Fedorowski, Robert S. Sheldon - Canadian Medical Association Journal 2022 cited by 82

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