Abstract
Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) involves an HR-rise within 10 minutes of head-up tilt. Hypokinetic circulation, older age, and ACE-inhibitor or Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers were associated with “Late” POTS (after 10 minutes of tilt) versus “Early” POTS (within 10 minutes of tilt).
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Mayuga, K.A., Butters, K.B. & Fouad-Tarazi, F. Early versus late postural tachycardia: a re-evaluation of a syndrome. Clin Auton Res 18, 155–157 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-008-0472-1
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-008-0472-1