POTS concept

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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in heart rate upon sitting up or standing. POTS in adults is characterized by a heart rate increase of 30 beats per minute within ten minutes of standing up, accompanied by other symptoms. This increased heart rate should occur in the absence of a significant drop in blood pressure. POTS is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that can lead to a variety of symptoms. Upon standing, individuals can experience lightheadedness, blurred vision, heart palpitations, weakness and tremor (shaking). In addition, individuals can experience fatigue, headaches, brain fog, exercise intolerance, naus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postural_orthostatic_tachycardia_syndrome

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