Moving from the present to the future of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome - What we need

Abstract

Our understanding about Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) has advanced significantly over the last 25 years. Despite the significant advances that have been made in defining the syndrome and finding some treatments for our patients, there is much work to be done to significantly improve our understanding of the disorder and improve therapeutics. In this article, 5 NEEDS are identified that will be required over the next several years if we want future care to move beyond where we are in the present. These include: (1) a NEED for better administrative data to track POTS diagnoses and the impact of the illness; (2) a NEED to improve physician awareness about POTS, which is a prerequisite for improved access to care; (3) a NEED to better understand the multiple pathophysiologies underlying POTS and the roles of the different medical comorbidities; (4) a NEED for data on effective treatments for POTS; and (5) a NEED for more research funding to study POTS.