The face of postural tachycardia syndrome - insights from a large cross-sectional online community-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) experience chronic symptoms of orthostatic intolerance. There are minimal data detailing the demographics, clinical features and clinical course of this condition. This online, community-based survey highlights patients' experience with POTS. It consists of the largest sample of POTS patients reported to date.

Objectives

To describe the demographics, past medical history, medications, treatments and diagnostic journey for patients living with POTS.

Methods

Postural tachycardia syndrome patients completed an online, community-based, cross-sectional survey. Participants were excluded if they had not received a diagnosis of POTS from a physician. The questions focused on the patient experience and journey, rat

SUBMITTER: Shaw BH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6790699 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature