Satish Raj - Understanding Autonomic Dysfunction and EDS

In his presentation at the 2018 EDS Global Learning Conference, Satish Raj, an expert in autonomic dysfunction, discusses the complexity of diagnosing POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and its overlap with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He emphasizes that POTS is not a single disease but a syndrome with varied underlying mechanisms and symptoms, making diagnosis and management challenging. Raj illustrates how POTS is characterized by an excessive heart rate increase upon standing without a corresponding drop in blood pressure, highlighting its impact on quality of life, especially among young females. He also explores the potential link between EDS, particularly the hypermobile type, and dysautonomia, noting the need for further research to understand the pathophysiology and connection. Raj's discussion underscores the diversity of symptoms and conditions associated with POTS and the importance of understanding individual patient variability.