Dysautonomia is a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, and
includes Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS),
Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Mitral Valve Prolapse Dysautonomia, and
other disorders. The National Dysautonomia Research Foundation (NDRF)
provides physician, treatment, a research database, a patient
handbook, videos, and other materials.
NDRF Listing of Physicians and Facilities that Treat POTS
A listing of physicians and medical facilities that have
notified the National Dysautonomia Research Foundation of their
knowledge and specialty in the diagnosis and medical treatment
of Dysautonomia and Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
Timothy C. Hain, MD on Orthostatic Intolerance in CFS, POTS
An article by Timothy C. Hain, MD, Northwestern University
Medical School, Chicago in which he states that something as
simple as elevating the bed 4-6" can increase a POTS patient's
blood volume, and can be helpful after only a few days.
Treatment options and medical tests discussed.
NINDS Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Information Page
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
site's information about Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
New York Medical College Center For Hypotension POTS Page
The New York Medical College Center For Hypotension page on
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) information, maintained by
Julian M. Stewart M.D., Ph.D.
Abnormal impedance cardiography predicts symptom severity in CFS
The abstract and link to the full text about a study done by the
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Society of America on circulation
problems in those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
A Patient's Report on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
(POTS)
A patient's report on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
(POTS) and its links to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other
conditions, such as Gulf War Syndrome.
The Neuropathic Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
Abstract of a study done by Giris Jacob, M.D., D.Sc., Fernando
Costa, M.D., John R. Shannon, M.D., Rose Marie Robertson, M.D.,
Mark Wathen, M.D., Michael Stein, M.D., Italo Biaggioni, M.D.,
Andy Ertl, Ph.D., Bonnie Black, R.N., and David Robertson, M.D.
on postural tachycardia syndrome, with links to additonal
information from Vanderbilt University and other sources.
POTS Place: A Guide to Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
POTS Place: A Guide to Postural Tachycardia Syndrome is a site
maintained by The Dysautonomia Information Network.
Peter C. Rowe, MD Revised Guidelines for CFS and POTS
Revised guidelines for CFS and POTS from Peter C. Rowe, MD,
Professor of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins.
Local Vascular Responses Affecting Blood Flow in POTS
Abstract and link to full text of a New York Medical College
study on Local Vascular Responses Affecting Blood Flow in
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome.
Regional blood volume and peripheral blood flow in POTS
Abstract and link the text of the entire article on a study by
New York Medical College on "Regional blood volume and
peripheral blood flow in postural tachycardia syndrome."
POTS Articles in HighBeam Research Archives
Information on POTS articles from the HighBeam™ Research
newspaper and magazine archive, which contains articles from
hundreds of publications, including: Modern Medicine, Aging, The
Ardell Wellness Report, HealthFacts, Medical Post, Medical
Update, Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report.
MEDLINE/PubMed Database of POTS Research Articles
MEDLINE/PubMed Database of indexed full text articles from Life
Sciences Journals on Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Clinical Trials
A state-by-state index of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Clinical
Trials.
What Helps? ... from POTS Place
POTS Place information on treatments, medications, and lifestyle
adaptations that help those with POTS.
Edema and Venous Pooling
Information on different conditions (including POTS) that can
cause fluid and plasma to collect within a limb instead of
processing through the cardiovascular system, which is referred
to as edema.
Neuropathic Postural Tachycardia Syndrome - NEJM
The abstract and full text links to The New England Journal of
Medicine study on Neuropathic Postural Tachycardia Syndrome --
"a common disorder that is characterized by chronic orthostatic
symptoms and a dramatic increase in heart rate on standing, but
that does not involve orthostatic hypotension."
Cerebral & Systemic Hemodynamics Changes During Upright Tilt in
CFS
Abstract and linke to full text of a Journal of Neuroimaging
article on "Cerebral and Systemic Hemodynamics Changes During
Upright Tilt in CFS."
Autoantibodies to Ganglionic Acetylcholine Receptors in
Autoimmune....
Abstract of a study on "Autoantibodies to Ganglionic
Acetylcholine Receptors in Autoimmune Autonomic Neuropathies"
which is cited in a number of other related linked articles and
studies.
American Academy of Family Physicians on Orthostatic Hypotension
While POTS is associated with an increase in the heart rate when
the patient stands, orthostatic hypotension is a condition that
causes a decrease in the heart rate when standing. This American
Academy of Family Physicians page has information on the
"Evaluation and Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension."
The Doctor's Lounge Information on Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
The Doctor's Lounge information on Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
(POTS).
