Research on Long COVID and POTS with Marie Claire Seeley

This resource presents an in-depth discussion with Marie Claire Seeley about her research on the prevalence of POTS in patients with Long COVID. The study found that a significant number of COVID-recovery patients (81%) met POTS criteria, presenting symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and gastrointestinal issues similar to traditional POTS patients. Seeley highlights that the condition affects patients across various demographics, although it is predominantly seen in women. Her study suggests the potential of Long COVID to trigger autonomic dysfunction akin to POTS, likely due to immune system responses. The study also observes a significant overlap with hypermobility, a common comorbidity in POTS patients. The resource emphasizes the challenges Long COVID patients face in getting diagnosed and treated, while underscoring the potential benefits of increased awareness and research attention spurred by the pandemic for understanding and managing POTS and related conditions.