Abstract
Sleep complaints are so common in PoTS as to almost constitute part and parcel of the syndrome. However, while unrefreshing sleep is exceedingly frequently described, there are multiple factors that may underlie sleep disturbance. These include other symptoms of PoTS that can impact on sleep quality as well as primary sleep pathologies such as restless legs syndrome. This chapter discusses the range of sleep complaints seen, the importance of differentiating fatigue and sleepiness, and appropriate treatment options.
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Leschziner, G. (2021). Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Sleep. In: Gall, N., Kavi, L., Lobo, M.D. (eds) Postural Tachycardia Syndrome. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54165-1_14
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