POTS in Kids and What Might Exacerbate Symptoms with Dr. Andrew Maxwell

In this episode of The POTScast, Dr. Andrew Maxwell discusses various aspects of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in adolescents. He emphasizes the importance of exercise for managing POTS, explaining that it helps improve blood circulation and reduce symptoms. Dr. Maxwell also discusses the mechanism of blood pooling, which can lead to increased heart rate in POTS patients. Furthermore, he addresses whether POTS patients tend to have smaller heart sizes compared to others and highlights environmental triggers that might exacerbate symptoms. The episode offers insights into managing POTS, especially for younger patients, and touches on relevant research in mast cell activation. This discussion is valuable for both patients and healthcare providers in understanding and managing POTS in adolescents.