POTS - A World Tour, presented by Dr. Satish R. Raj

Dr. Satish R. Raj provides an extensive overview of recent insights into Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a condition characterized by excessive heart rate increase upon standing. His talk covers various aspects of POTS, including symptoms like tachycardia, fatigue, and brain fog, and highlights potential underlying mechanisms such as abnormal sympathetic nervous system activity and blood volume regulation issues. Dr. Raj discusses different subtypes and comorbidities of POTS, its chronic impact on quality of life, and the complex challenges in diagnosis. He also explores treatment options, including nonpharmacological strategies like exercise and the use of intravenous saline, as well as pharmacological interventions like beta-blockers, DDAVP, and fludrocortisone. The complexities in defining POTS subtypes and the potential genetic and autoimmune factors contributing to the syndrome are emphasized, along with a cautious approach to existing and new treatments.