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[Orthostatic intolerance and syncope].

H Kaufmann1

  • 1The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA. horacio.kaufmann@mssm.edu

Revista De Neurologia
|February 11, 2003
PubMed
Summary
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Orthostatic intolerance, a difficulty standing due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction, involves either diminished or exaggerated sympathetic activity. Understanding these two types is key to diagnosing and managing this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology

Context:

  • Orthostatic intolerance (OI) presents a significant clinical challenge, impacting patients' ability to remain upright.
  • It stems from autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction, affecting sympathetic activity regulation.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the current understanding and clinical characteristics of patients experiencing orthostatic intolerance.
  • To categorize the distinct physiological mechanisms underlying different forms of OI.

Summary:

  • OI is classified into two primary types: one with diminished sympathetic activity leading to hypotension upon standing (acute in vasovagal syncope, chronic in neurodegenerative diseases), and another with increased sympathetic activity and tachycardia, termed postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS).
  • The precise mechanisms for PoTS remain elusive, with theories suggesting selective neuropathic lesions or defects in the neuronal norepinephrine transporter.

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Impact:

  • This classification aids in differentiating OI subtypes, guiding diagnostic approaches and potential therapeutic strategies.
  • Further research into the pathophysiology of PoTS may uncover novel treatment targets for autonomic dysfunction.