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A case of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome on the acute medical unit

Heaps, T.; Cooper, N.

Acute Medicine 8(1): 29-31

2009

ISSN/ISBN: 1747-4884
PMID: 21607207
Document Number: 10455
We describe a case of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in a young female, presenting several weeks after neurosurgery, to the Medical Admissions Unit. The diagnosis is discussed with reference to differential diagnosis, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology and treatment.

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A case of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome on the acute medical unit

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