POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) - Management
Activity:
 • Exercise training
 • Avoidance of deconditioning
Volume Expansion:
 • Increase H2O & Na+ intake
 • Compression stockings
 • Fludrocortisone (Florinef) - mineralocorticoid: ↓ Na+ excretion by kidneys
Autonomic Medications:
 • Midodrine (α1 agonist: vasoconstriction)
 • Propranolol (ß blocker: ↓HR, but also ↓BP)
 • Ivabradine (Inhibits pacemaker current: ↓ HR, minimal effect on BP)
 • Clonidine (a2 agonist: ↓HR, but also ↓BP)
 • Pyridostigmine (inhibits acetylcholinesterase ↑ parasympathetic activity → ↓HR)

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedicalLectures/

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