#239: Your Guide to POTS

This week on the podcast, we’re tackling postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). It’s a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that has a wide range of symptoms. You’ll learn:

* POTS pathophysiology

* The physiological causes of POTS

* Signs and symptoms of POTS

* Key assessments

* Tests utilized to diagnose the condition

* Treatments for POTS, including pharmacology and lifestyle modifications

* POTS education (there is a lot!)

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