
09/24/2025
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that affects blood flow and heart rate. When someone with POTS stands up, their heart rate increases abnormally, often by 30 beats per minute or more within 10 minutes, leading to symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, and even fainting (Raj, 2013). Though once considered rare, POTS is now recognized as a common cause of chronic disability, particularly among young women.
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that affects blood flow and heart rate. When someone with POTS stands up, their heart rate increases abnormally, often by 30 beats per minute or more within 10 minutes, leading to symptoms like dizziness,