Cognitive function, health-related quality of life and symptoms of depression and anxiety sensitivity are impaired in patients with the postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Cognitive function, health-related quality of life and symptoms of depression and anxiety sensitivity are impaired in patients with the postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

The Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition in which heart rate increases abnormally when the individual assumes an upright position. In addition to the marked tachycardia, presyncope and syncope, patients with POTS often complain of light-headedness, fatigue and difficulty i...

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Main Authors: Jake W Anderson, Elisabeth A Lambert, Carolina eSari, Tye eDawood, Murray D Esler, Gautam eVadaddi, Gavin W Lambert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
Orthostatic Intolerance
Sympathetic Nervous System
Tachycardia
Psychiatric comorbidity
noradrenaline transporter
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2014.00230/full

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