'Psychogenic' POTS: the NYU team misinterprets association as causation.
This resource critiques a study by the NYU team which suggests a psychogenic origin for POTS, arguing that the study erroneously interprets an association as causation. The authors of the critique raise concerns about the methodology and conclusions of the NYU study, emphasizing that attributing POTS symptoms solely to psychological factors could undermine the complex physiological mechanisms involved. They caution against reducing POTS to a psychosomatic disorder without acknowledging its multifaceted nature, which could impact the management and treatment options offered to patients.
Published September 25, 2022
