The risks of POTS after COVID-19 vaccination and SARS-CoV-2 infection: more studies are needed.

This resource discusses the potential risks associated with developing postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) following either COVID-19 vaccination or SARS-CoV-2 infection. The authors, Svetlana Blitshteyn and Artur Fedorowski, emphasize the need for further investigation in this area to understand the correlation and causation between these events. They focus on the symptoms and underlying mechanisms of POTS that may emerge post-COVID, addressing concerns for both patients experiencing new onset symptoms and clinicians managing these cases. The authors advocate for more research to clarify the risk factors, prevalence, and potential long-term management strategies for post-COVID POTS development. The discussion is especially relevant for understanding comorbidities and the differential diagnosis for patients with similar symptoms.