Medical articles of PoTS syndrome

28/10/2025
Dr Gosia Wamil
Cardiologist
POTS: a syndrome, not a single disease
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) describes a pattern of symptoms and test findings that happen when you’re upright — fast heart rate, light-headedness, “brain fog,” fatigue, shakiness, heat intolerance, and sometimes near-fainting. It’s called a syndrome because different biological pathways can lead to the same outward picture. In this article, a consultant cardiologist provides a breakdown of POTS diagnosis, treatment, and how patients can still lead normal lives.
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23/10/2025
Dr Ayyaz Sultan
Cardiologist
Living with PoTS: Lifestyle changes that make a difference
When standing, people with PoTS experience an excessive increase in heart rate, often accompanied by dizziness, faintness, and fatigue. Although there is no cure, many patients find that lifestyle changes can significantly improve their symptoms and quality of life.
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16/10/2025
Dr Giovanni Luigi De Maria
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
PoTS: Figure out your triggers, and lessen the symptoms
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is a condition that affects how blood circulates in the body, often leading to dizziness, fatigue and an abnormally fast heart rate when standing up.
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17/07/2025
Dr Hassan Abbas
Consultant Cardiologist
How is PoTS diagnosed?
In this article here, renowned consultant cardiologist, Dr Hassan Abbas, discusses the diagnosis and treatment process in relation to PoTS.
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22/04/2025
Written by Top Doctors
Understanding PoTS: symptoms, causes, and the best treatment options
Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is when the heart rate increases after transitioning between sitting or lying down and standing up. In this article, a consultant pediatric cardiologist discusses the aspects of PoTS, from symptoms to causes to possible treatments.
29/04/2024
Dr Pramod Nair
Paediatrician
Navigating PoTS: Insights and strategies
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is a condition where the heart rate increases abnormally upon standing. It's a challenge for those affected, causing symptoms like palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, and cognitive issues. Simple tasks like standing in line become difficult as the body struggles to regulate blood flow and pressure. In his latest online article, Dr Pramod Nair gives us his insights.
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30/11/2023
Dr Sergio Nabais
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Understanding POTS: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
In his latest online article, Dr Sergio Nabais gives us his insights into Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). He talks about what it is, the symptoms, who is affected, diagnosis, if it’s dangerous and treatment.
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06/09/2022
Dr Edward Petzer
Cardiologist
Standing up to PoTS: What is postural tachycardia syndrome?
In this informative article, highly distinguished consultant cardiologist, Dr Edward Petzer, explains in detail what postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is, and outlines the condition's causes and symptoms.
27/08/2020
Dr Pramod Nair
Paediatrician
Parent info: understanding postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) in children
PoTS is a condition that usually affects children after the onset of puberty, causing them to experience a drastically increased heart rate and dizziness when in an upright position. These symptoms can limit your child’s ability to perform regular day-to-day activities and impair their overall quality of life. Dr Pramod Nair, a highly experienced paediatrician, explains more about it and how you can treat it.
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01/10/2018
Dr Syed Ahsan
Cardiologist
Understanding POTS
POTS may seem like a strange name for a medical condition, but it is no laughing matter. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome affects the patient’s heart and causes tiredness, light-headedness and even mood disorders. But what exactly is POTS? Renowned cardiologist Dr Syed Ahsan explains
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