Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome: New concepts in pathophysiology and management

Alex F Grubb; Blair P Grubb

doi:10.1016/j.tcm.2021.10.007

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome: New concepts in pathophysiology and management

Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2023 Feb;33(2):65-69. doi: 10.1016/j.tcm.2021.10.007. Epub 2021 Oct 22.

Authors

Alex F Grubb¹, Blair P Grubb²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Cardiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, Colorado, USA. Electronic address: blair.grubb@utoledo.edu.
² Division of Cardiology, The University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, USA.

PMID: 34695573
DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2021.10.007

Abstract

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a common and therapeutically challenging condition affecting numerous people worldwide. Recent studies have begun to shed light on the pathophysiology of this disorder. At the same time, both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic therapies have emerged that offer additional treatment options for those afflicted with this condition. This paper reviews new concepts in both the pathophysiology and management of POTS.

Keywords: Autonomics; Postural tachycardia syndrome; Syncope.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome* / diagnosis
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome* / therapy