Dr. Jeffrey Boris on MCAS, POTS, hypermobility and pediatric cardiology as part of the Mast Cell Matters Series with Dr. Tania Dempsey

In this episode of the 'Mast Cell Matters' series, Dr. Tania Dempsey interviews Dr. Jeffrey Boris regarding his experiences managing pediatric patients with the 'Triad' of MCAS, POTS, and hypermobility disorders. Dr. Boris discusses the prevalence of these conditions in his practice and shares findings from a long-term study indicating a higher-than-expected prevalence of MCAS among POTS patients. He explores the challenges of diagnosing and managing these overlapping conditions, highlighting both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment strategies. Dr. Boris stresses personalized care tailored to patients' specific symptoms and conditions, emphasizing the importance of exercise, even in the face of potential exacerbation of symptoms like POTS. The discussion reveals significant gender disparities and possible connections between these disorders and other comorbidities like PCOS. Throughout, Dr. Boris advocates for a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to improve patient outcomes.