articleHeart Lung and CirculationJan 9, 2026HYBRID OA

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A State-of-the-Art Review

Royal Adelaide Hospital · South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute · +9 more institutions

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Abstract

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a complex disorder mainly of orthostatic intolerance, often accompanied by a spectrum of symptoms related to autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Although the diagnostic criteria require an orthostatic challenge test, the associated symptom burden can be broad and is often missed by treating healthcare professionals, resulting in significant diagnostic delay. Treatment of this highly heterogenous condition is nuanced and consists of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic approaches. Availability of POTS care is limited, with a dearth of medical specialists or general practitioners specialising in autonomic medicine. The complexity of care for those with POTS…

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Keywords
  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
  • Orthostatic vital signs
  • Multidisciplinary approach
  • Multidisciplinary team
  • Primary care
  • Health care
  • Autonomic function
  • Tachycardia
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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