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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
1City Hospital, Birmingham, UK. anilabliuk@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract:
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is an autonomic disturbance which has become better understood in recent years. It is now thought to encompass a group of disorders that have similar clinical features, such as orthostatic intolerance, but individual distinguishing parameters--for example, blood pressure and pulse rate. The clinical picture, diagnosis, and management of POTS are discussed.
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