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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Clinical Review

Johnson, Jonathan N., Mack, Kenneth J., Kuntz, Nancy L., Brands, Chad K., Porter, Coburn J., Fischer, Philip R.·2010·Pediatric Neurology

Abstract

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome was defined in adult patients as an increase >30 beats per minute in heart rate of a symptomatic patient when moving from supine to upright position. Clinical signs may include postural tachycardia, headache, abdominal discomfort, dizziness/presyncope, nausea, and fatigue. The most common adolescent presentation involves teenagers within 1-3 years of their growth spurt who, after a period of inactivity from illness or injury, cannot return to normal activity levels because of symptoms induced by upright posture. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is complex and likely has numerous, concurrent pathophysiologic etiologies, presenting along a wide spectrum of potential symptoms. Nonpharmacologic treatment includes (1) increasing aerobic exercise, (2) lower-extremity strengthening, (3) increasing fluid/salt intake, (4) psychophysiologic training for management of pain/anxiety, and (5) family education. Pharmacologic treatment is recommended on a case-by-case basis, and can include beta-blocking agents to blunt orthostatic increases in heart rate, alpha-adrenergic agents to increase peripheral vascular resistance, mineralocorticoid agents to increase blood volume, and serotonin reuptake inhibitors. An interdisciplinary research approach may determine mechanistic root causes of symptoms, and is investigating novel management plans for affected patients.

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Authors
Johnson, J. N., Mack, K. J., Kuntz, N. L., Brands, C. K., Porter, C. J., & Fischer, P. R.
Affiliations
Mayo Clinic (US)
Corresponding author
Johnson, Jonathan N.
Venue
Pediatric Neurology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2010-02
Volume
42
Issue
2
Pages
77-85
ISSN
0887-8994 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1974651566
Cited by
119
References
47
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.42
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Pediatric Neurology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
Keywords
postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, orthostatic intolerance, adolescents, growth spurt, pathophysiology, non-pharmacological treatment, aerobic exercise, beta-blockers, alpha-adrenergic agents, mineralocorticoids, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, family education
MeSH terms
Autoimmune Diseases, Communicable Diseases, Humans, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

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