Webinar: Ask the Expert-Dr. Jeffrey Boris

In this 'Ask the Expert' webinar hosted by Dysautonomia International, Dr. Jeffrey Boris, a pediatric cardiologist with expertise in POTS, addresses various topics concerning the condition. The webinar covers the use and efficacy of ivabradine compared to beta blockers, suggesting that while ivabradine may benefit some patients, its effectiveness varies. Dr. Boris discusses tilt table tests and their variable results in diagnosing dysautonomia. He also addresses the psychological impacts of POTS, such as anxiety and depression, and emphasizes the importance of coping mechanisms, counseling, and sometimes medication. The relationship between POTS and conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is briefly touched upon, highlighting that while POTS may resolve, especially with exercise, more research is needed to understand these overlaps. Dr. Boris also discusses morning nausea, post-viral POTS flare-ups, and the management of headaches, mentioning various medications and the role of exercise. He emphasizes the complexity of POTS and the need for a tailored, multi-disciplinary approach to treatment and management.