P.O.T.S.

This resource provides an overview of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) by featuring an interview with Dr. Blair Grubb, a recognized expert in autonomic disorders, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. POTS is a condition characterized by a rapid increase in heart rate and a significant drop in blood pressure upon standing, leading to symptoms such as chronic fatigue, headaches, difficulty thinking, and, in severe cases, even temporary loss of consciousness. The condition often disrupts the lives of those affected, making even simple tasks exhausting, and can be particularly challenging to diagnose due to a lack of outward symptoms and specialist centers. Dr. Grubb emphasizes the need for greater awareness, more specialized research, and targeted treatments to help improve the quality of life for those with POTS, especially considering the condition often affects women and can begin in teenage years but remains undiagnosed until adulthood.