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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome for the otolaryngologist
Author(s) -
Bogle Jamie M.,
Goodman Brent P.,
Barrs David M.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.26269
Subject(s) - medicine , lightheadedness , orthostatic vital signs , postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome , orthostatic intolerance , tachycardia , presentation (obstetrics) , pathophysiology , physical therapy , otorhinolaryngology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , intensive care medicine , anesthesia , surgery , blood pressure
Objective To describe the postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), including clinical presentation, pathophysiology, diagnostic methods, and current management models. Data Sources PubMed, Cochrane Library were searched for articles available prior to October 30, 2015. Methods Review of the available English‐language literature. Results Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome presentation is discussed, along with underlying associated physiology for POTS and recommended nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management strategies. Conclusion Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome patients commonly present with complaints of postural lightheadedness, or dizziness, which can be associated with various other conditions. Nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment methods are available to improve the underlying pathophysiology of the disorder. Laryngoscope , 127:1195–1198, 2017