🚨 What Makes Our POTS Treatments Different? by Dr. David Saperstein 🚨

Dr. David Saperstein explains his approach to treating POTS, emphasizing the importance of nuanced and personalized management strategies. While many of the same medications are used universally, such as beta-blockers, Midodrine, and sometimes Fludrocortisone, Dr. Saperstein highlights the need for careful dosing and adequate trials to determine effectiveness. He notes that treatments often require adjustments or combinations and a thorough understanding of underlying issues, like MCAS, that might exacerbate POTS symptoms. Dr. Saperstein also explains that recognizing subtypes of POTS, like hyperadrenergic POTS, is crucial for tailoring treatment, including the use of specialized medications such as Carbidopa. Overall, he stresses the importance of both diagnosis and treatment being handled with care and informed insight to support patient outcomes effectively.