Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), also called postural autonomic tachycardia, is a condition marked by an unusually rapid rise in heart rate when transitioning from a sitting or lying position to standing. This prevalent blood circulation disorder is estimated to affect between 1 and 3 million Americans. POTS is also a form of dysautonomia, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system.
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POTS: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is a condition that causes rapid heart rate and affects between 1 and 3 million Americans—mainly premenopausal women.
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POTS primarily affects young, premenopausal women. Illustration by Fei Meng for The Epoch Times
POTS primarily affects young, premenopausal women. Illustration by Fei Meng for The Epoch Times
