All Things Pediatric POTS with Dr. Jeff Boris and Dr. Jeff Moak

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jeff Boris and Dr. Jeff Moak discuss their comprehensive review on pediatric POTS, focusing on diagnosis, risk factors, treatment options, and patient outcomes. They emphasize the importance of a thorough clinical assessment, recognizing POTS triggers, and highlight the complexity of diagnosing POTS due to its overlapping symptoms with other conditions. Treatment strategies include non-pharmacological approaches such as fluid and salt intake, exercise protocols, and cooling vests, as well as pharmacological treatments like beta-blockers and ivabradine. The experts also explore novel findings from global research, including biomarkers and complications like GI symptoms and vestibular dysfunction. Although POTS symptoms often persist, management can improve quality of life and functionality over time. The experts call for more rigorous research to better understand and treat POTS, especially in light of the increasing recognition of related post-COVID dysautonomia cases.