61. Site Map POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome)~ A list of POTS websites that provides explanations, treatment, symptoms, and support. http://www.teenagerswithchronicillnesses.freeweb-hosting.com/sitemap.html

Site Map About me Friends ~ about me and how my illness has affected my friendships School ~ How I do school while I'm sick, along with info about IEPs and 504 plans, and online courses Inspirational Lyrics ~ Lyrics that iI read when I'm feeling down Family ~ How my family has helped me through this chronic illness We Aren't Faking It ~ A peice about how frusterating it is when other non-sick people just don't understand Movies ~ Movies that are good and that me suggest, and others of my sick friends suggest to watch when you feel yucky Suggested Books ~ Books that I have read that are good and that my sick friends have read, which we suggest for you to read Future Plans ~ How my illness is going to affect my future, like college, etc My Story ~ My full story about when i got sick from begginning to end, through doctors, medicines, etc Pen Pals ~ A list of contact info from other sick kids who have come to my site, you can get people's info and because pen pals with them, or email pals! About my illnesses NMH (Neurally mediated Hypotension)~ A list of NMH websites that provides explanations, treatment, symptoms, and support.

62. Autonomic Differential Diagnosis Trimethylaminuria produces fish odor. postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) 2. http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/neuromuscular/autonomic.html

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63. Chat - Fall 1997 Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Hyperadrenergic Postural Hypotension. Sympathotonic Orthostatic Hypotension. http://www.ndrf.org/NDRFChat.htm

NDRF National Dysautonomia Research Foundation 1407 W Fourth Street, Suite 160, Red Wing, MN 55066-2108 Phone: (651) 267-0525 Fax: (651) 267-0524 Be sure to visit the NDRF Reference Page where you can learn more about the NDRF Patient Handbook, Videos and other reference materials. NDRF Chat Fall 1997 Table of Contents: Orthostatic Intolerance Syndromes: Dr. David Robertson, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN FAQ's : Dr. Phillip Low, Mayo Clinic, Rochester Health Tips: Dr. Kathryn Boehm NDRF Updates: Linda J. Smith 1407 W 4th St, Suite 160, Red Wing, MN 55066 NDRF Chat Orthostatic Intolerance Syndromes: Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Mitral Valve Prolapse Dysautonomia (MVP), Idiopathic Hypovolemia Since our start in April of this year, NDRF has received calls, letters and e-mail daily. Due to the large number of calls we receive from those who suffer from Orthostatic Intolerance Conditions, NDRF felt that our first newsletter should focus on this area. We have asked some of the leading physicians who treat these disorders to help us by providing a summary of the conditions, answering some frequently asked questions, and giving some helpful health tips to assist in managing Orthostatic Intolerance. We hope that this newsletter will provide you with information that will help you better understand and manage your condition. Our website also may provide you with some information - be sure to visit us and drop us a note.

64. Anesthesiology Volume 93 1 2 3 Orthostatic intolerance syndrome is most often observed in young women and has also been described as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, 1 http://www.headachepainfree.com/POTS.htm

HeadachePainfree.Com Anesthesiology Volume 93 • Number 2 • August 2000 CASE REPORTS Perioperative Considerations in a Patient with Orthostatic Intolerance Syndrome Ali Mchaourab M.D., Anthony J. Mazzeo M.D., Judith A. May M.D., Paul S. Pagel M.D., Ph.D. *Resident. Assistant Professor. Professor and Director of Cardiac Anesthesia. Individual article reprints may be purchased through the Journal Web site, www.anesthesiology.org Received from the Department of Anesthesiology, the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Submitted for publication December 16, 1999. Accepted for publication April 3, 2000. Address reprint requests to Dr. Pagel: Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, MEB-M4280, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226. Address electronic mail to: atredeau@mcw.edu Key words: Autonomic nervous system; blood pressure; blood volume; syncope; tachycardia. Introduction ORTHOSTATIC intolerance syndrome is an unusual autonomic nervous system disorder characterized by episodic or postural tachycardia that occurs independent of alterations in arterial blood pressure and is associated with symptoms that include palpitations, tremulousness, light-headedness, fatigue, and syncope.

65. Vasovagal Syncope And Related Disorders - April 1, 2000 - American Academy Of Fa that are considered to be dysautonomic responses to upright posture, such as orthostatic hypotension and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000401/tips/9.html

Advanced Search Tips from Other Journals Previous Next Vasovagal Syncope and Related Disorders The management of patients in whom a primary abnormality in blood pressure regulation results in hypotension and loss of consciousness presents clinical challenges. The hypotension may be primary, or it may be secondary to a condition such as tachyarrhythmia or bradyarrhythmia. Vasovagal syncope describes this condition, as well as other conditions that are considered to be dysautonomic responses to upright posture, such as orthostatic hypotension and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Bloomfield and associates reviewed the pathophysiology of these two causes of syncope and developed an algorithm to guide diagnosis and treatment. see the accompanying figure on page 2212 Vasovagal Syncope and Related Disorders FIGURE. Vasovagal syncope and related disorders: a suggested algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of vasovagal syncope and related disorders. (POTS = postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome; HR = heart rate; BP = blood pressure; OH = orthostatic hypotension; HTN = hypertension; SSRI = selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) Adapted with permission from Professional Postgraduate Services, a division of Physicians World Communications Group.

66. Wauu.DE: Health: Conditions And Diseases: Neurological Disorders: Dysautonomia: Wauu.DE Health Conditions and Diseases Neurological Disorders Dysautonomia postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. http://www.wauu.de/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dysauto

Home Health Conditions and Diseases Neurological Disorders ... Dysautonomia : Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Search DMOZ-Verzeichnis: All Categories Categories Onlye Links: Orthostatic Intolerance An article written by David Robertson, MD explaining this disorder. A list of alternate names which could be used for this or similar disorders is enclosed. http://www.biotech.vt.edu/ncs_homepage/OrthoIntol.html Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome A definition of POTS and its relation to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the pathophysiology. http://www.nymc.edu/fhp/centers/syncope/POTS.htm Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Patient's report on causes, symptoms, and treatment. http://home.att.net/~potsweb/POTS.html What is Orthostatic Intolerance? An article about orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). What it is, the prognosis as well as all the names used to refer to this disorder. http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/gcrc/adc/oi.html © 1998- 2002 Ein Service von Wauu.de UserNet.DE Linktip: MnogoSearch.ORG Map TopTen TopTen eng Aktuelle Linktips Mozilla 1.7 RC 1

67. Wauu.DE: Health: Conditions And Diseases: Neurological Disorders: Dysautonomia Categories Onlye. Kategorien postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (4). ShyDrager Syndrome (3). Links URL hinzufügen. Dysautonomia http://www.wauu.de/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Dysauto

Home Health Conditions and Diseases Neurological Disorders : Dysautonomia Search DMOZ-Verzeichnis: All Categories Categories Onlye Kategorien: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Shy-Drager Syndrome Links: Dysautonomia Home Page Designed for people who suffer with all forms of this disorder. Including VVS, NCS, NMH, POTS and various other problems that cause fainting. http://dysautonomia.homestead.com Joan E. Simms Story A personal story touching on mitral valve prolapse syndrome, TMJ, and chronic fatigue syndrome along with some helpful hints and links. http://members.aol.com/jelsimms/ List for Women Instructions on how to receive a weekly newsletter for women with mitral valve prolapse syndrome. Details as to the contents of the newsletter. http://mvps_for_women.tripod.com/membership.html Living Well with Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome Roger Easterbrooks offers information, help for ultra and highly sensitive people, people with anxiety, depression, panic attacks or shyness. http://www.ultra-sensitive.com/usp-mvp.htm MediScene Provides medical information and suggestions on how to find a doctor who can help with mitral valve prolapse syndrome.

68. Cardiovascular Diseases Reentrant Tachycardias Karas and Grubb PostGraduate Medicine, Jan 98. POTS Place A Guide to postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome M Sawicki. http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/C14.html

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69. The Connecticut CFIDS & FM Association Home its Treatment Our FMCFS World NMH Orthostatic Intolerance Chronic Fatigue Syndrome postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, Patient s Report The Mitral http://www.ct-cfids-fm.org/links.htm

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70. Vasovagal Syncope Definition Vasovagal Syncope Dysautonomic response to upright posture; Includes Orthostatic Hypotension; postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). http://www.fpnotebook.com/CV278.htm

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71. Indications For Autonomic Reflex Testing (ART) postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, orthostatic tachycardia, Da Costa syndrome, soldier’s heart, effort syndrome, mitral valve prolapse http://www-neuro.med.ohio-state.edu/autoweb/indications.html

72. NMH - Our FM/CFS World postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. A patient s report on symptoms and treatment for (POTS). postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. http://www.ourfm-cfidsworld.org/html/nmh.html

Our FM/CFS World, Inc. Register for Our FM/CFS World newsletter and email updates Search our site Neurally Mediated Hypotension Our FM/CFS World, Inc. would like to give a special thank you to Robyn Pollman. Robyn dedicated her time and effort to maintain an impressive NMH web site. She graciously offered to give us her information for inclusion on our site, so that people can continue to be helped through her work. We are truly grateful that she has entrusted us with this gift. What you need to know about Neurally Mediated Hypotension and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome You may have heard about a new research project at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that ties Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS or CFIDS) and a problem with blood pressure regulation. Here is our current understanding: Q: What is neurally mediated hypotension A: Neurally mediated hypotension (NMH) is a condition in which the body has difficulty regulating the blood pressure, especially when one is upright. There seems to be a misconnection between the brain and the nerves that control the blood pressure and heart rate. The reason is unknown. Q: What happens in this condition A: People with this condition experience spells in which the blood pressure drops suddenly, leading to weakness, lightheadedness or dizziness, sweating, vision disturbance and a feeling of fainting or near-fainting. During an episode, some people may get an irresisible urge to sit or lie down or a feeling that something bad may happen if they remain standing.

73. Autoimmune Disease Links Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia. postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arthritis Foundation. Sjogren s Syndrome. http://www.healinglight.com/autoimmune/linksh.htm

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74. GWS2000 POTS which is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome where the heart rate increases 28 beats per minute. This is also called idiopathic hypovolemia. http://www.ncf-net.org/forum/restheory.html

DR. BELL'S NEW RESEARCH BASED THEORIES By Gail Kansky A slide was shown to an appreciative audience of a cartoon where a doctor is saying to the patient, You have a serious disease of undetermined nature. Although the cartoon has been used for many years, David S. Bell, M.D., world known pediatric and adult CFIDS specialist said, "This is what we're still dealing with." Although the symptoms all appear to be connected, they will "from week to week frequently change," said Dr. Bell. In his first 100 patients he saw, only 49% had fatigue as the dominant symptom yet a high 97% of the children and 92% of the adults had neurological symptoms. Doctors "invariably give the wrong first diagnosis. They think they're helping by being decisive but this has only caused heartache in this illness." Dr. Bell mentioned that he had "lot of problems with the criteria that the CDC put out in 1994. Indeed, the restriction degree is possible.

75. NINDS Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Information Page NINDS Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Information Page. Synonym(s) Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Reviewed 116-2002 http://accessible.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/postural_tachycardi

Disorders - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Skip menus Main sections of the NINDS web site Home About NINDS Disorders-you are in this section ... Find People Disorders section pages and search Image Description Science For the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system. Browse all disorders Browse all health organizations More about NINDS Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Information Page Studies with patients Research literature Press release NINDS Search (search help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health Contact us Content for this page NINDS Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Information Page Synonym(s): Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Reviewed 11-6-2002 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Postural Tachycardia Syndrome? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Organizations What is Postural Tachycardia Syndrome? Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a disorder characterized by a pulse rate that is too fast when the patient stands. Symptoms include rapid heartbeat, lightheadedness with prolonged standing, headache, chronic fatigue, chest pain, and other nonspecific complaints. Causes of POTS usually are not identified in individual patients. Reversible causes such as low blood volume should be ruled out.

76. Autonomic Question April 1999 Any suggestions? Dr. Chelimsky postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is quite common in and of itself. It usually occurs http://mediswww.meds.cwru.edu/dept/autonomic/ANSQUEST/ans0499.htm

Autonomic Laboratory Patient Questions, April 1999 This Web page is designed for the general education of patients and their families. Dr. Tom Chelimsky . No patient should make any changes in their care without first consulting their physician. Question 1: I have postural orthostatic tachycardia. What other disorders can this be associated with? I am taking Flurinef, which helps with the lightheadness but I am still extememly fatiuged and brain fogged. Any suggestions? Dr. Chelimsky: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is quite common in and of itself. It usually occurs after a viral syndrome ("flu") but may occur without any heralding event, or may also be inherited (check to see if you have relatives with milder similar symptoms). If there is an autonomic laboratory near where you live, it is best if the diagnosis can be confirmed by this type of testing (usually a heart nerve check, and a sweat nerve check of some type), and damage to the nerves can be excluded. This diagnosis is a SYNDROME, not a disease, and there are probably many types of diseases that lead to this set of symptoms. Depending on the reasons that the symptoms are there, the treatment would vary. If the veins are not returning blood to the heart, you need more salt loading (you should eat lots and lots of salt each day, aiming for 15 g per day). If the arteries are not constricting properly, a drug called midodrine may be helpful. Walking in the water and thigh strengthening exercises may be quite helpful in reconditioning you regardless of the cause of the problem.

77. CWRU/UHC Neurology Autonomic Lab postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome occurs when orthostatic symptoms are accompanied by unexplained tachycardia. The disorder http://mediswww.meds.cwru.edu/dept/autonomic/ANSTEST/BROCHUR.HTML

Information on the tests for patients Assessment of symptoms Specific diagnoses Testing ... Contacting us...we're here for you and your patients! The Autonomic Laboratory at University Hospitals of Cleveland is the only facility of its kind in Ohio and surrounding states. Using state-of-the-art equipment, the lab offers non-invasive testing that evaluates abnormalities in the control of blood pressure, heart rate, urination, digestion, sexual function, and sweating. Testing, intended for patients over the age of 1, helps to diagnose a wide variety of autonomic disorders, enabling the referring physician to provide appropriate and specific treatment. Assessment of symptoms Autonomic testing will accurately and reliably establish whether the autonomic nervous system is the cause of any of the symptoms below: Syncope is due to an abnormality of the autonomic nervous system in 75 percent of patients who do not have obvious heart disease or a seizure disorder. Radicular thoracic and abdominal pain are common in diabetics or may be caused by infectious (herpes zoster) or mechanical (intervertebral disk herniation) processes. The sweat test confirms the diagnosis of radiculopathy by revealing a failure to sweat in the involved dermatome. Sexual dysfunction may be the initial manifestation of disorders affecting much of the autonomic nervous system. Autonomic function tests can directly estimate the extent of involvement of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. This is especially important in evaluating diabetics and other patients with erectile dysfunction who may have both organic and psychogenic etiologies.

78. Alexa Web Search - Subjects > Health > Conditions And Diseases > Neurological Di Info. 4. postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome home.att.net/~potsweb/POTS.html Site Info. 5. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia http://www.alexa.com/browse/categories?catid=290467

79. Re: Non-sustained - 30 Seconds? (Mona) is either or both. POTS stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (note syndrome , not disease). What happens in some http://www.zaplife.org/wwwboard/messages/7822.html

Re: Non-sustained - 30 Seconds? (Mona) Follow Ups Post Followup Zapper Discussion Board FAQ Posted by don on March 26, 2004 at 15:53:04: In Reply to: Re: Non-sustained - 30 Seconds? posted by Mona on March 26, 2004 at 13:06:17: Hi Mona Thanks for clearing that up for me. I couldn't figure out what your doctor was trying to tell you. As to your question of is it nsvt or is it POTS, the answer is either or both. POTS stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (note "syndrome", not disease). What happens in some people is that when they change positions, such as rising from lying down or sitting, their blood pressure makes a sudden drop. The body responds by speeding up the heart to try to regain blood pressure - thus tachycardia. Because of my vast medical knowledge and advanced education I know how to treat POTS. I usually charge a big office fee, but I'll give you a break and not even send you a bill. The answer is Don't Get Up So Darned Fast! Seriously, it happens to everyone from time to time and in most people is no problem at all. In the trauma center we use the orthostatic tests to help determine is a person has internal bleeding causing the blood volume to be low. I can't really comment on your ICD settings. Everyone is different and some people can successfully sustain a higher heart rate than others. In a teen aged basketball player a heart rate of 200bpm would be completely normal. In a 70 year old with CHF it would be cause for real concern. So far I'm comfortable with my 214 setting. If I should lose consciousness due to tachycardia I would have to rethink my position.

80. Pediatric Research -- Abstracts: STEWART And WELDON 50 (1): 97 Patients with chronic orthostatic intolerance fulfilled criteria for the postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Postural orthostatic http://www.pedresearch.org/cgi/content/abstract/50/1/97

HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ... TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH: [advanced] Author: Keyword(s): Year: Vol: Page: Full Text of this Article PDF Version of this Article Submit correspondence regarding this article Similar articles found in: Pediatric Research Online PubMed PubMed Citation Search PubMed for articles by: STEWART, J. M. WELDON, A. Alert me when: new articles cite this article Download to Citation Manager Pediatric Research International Pediatric Research Foundation, Inc. Inappropriate Early Hypotension in Adolescents: A Form of Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance with Defective Dependent Vasoconstriction JULIAN M. STEWART and AMY WELDON Departments of Pediatrics [J.M.S., A.W.] and Physiology [J.M.S.], The Center for Pediatric Hypotension, New York Medical College Valhalla, NY 10595, U.S.A. Correspondence and reprint requests: Julian M. Stewart, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Pediatrics, The Center for Pediatric Hypotension and The Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Suite 618, Munger Pavilion, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595, U.S.A.; e-mail: stewart@nymc.edu

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