10/29/2025
Understanding POTS: When Standing Makes Your Heart Race
If you’ve ever felt lightheaded, dizzy, or experienced a racing heartbeat when standing up, you might have heard of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) — a condition that affects how your body regulates blood flow and heart rate.
POTS occurs when your heart rate increases abnormally upon standing, often leading to fatigue, “brain fog,” and fainting. It’s part of a group of disorders known as dysautonomias, which involve dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system — the system that controls automatic body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion.
At Tampa Cardiovascular Associates, our cardiologists are highly experienced in evaluating and managing patients with POTS. We understand how disruptive these symptoms can be to daily life, and we take a comprehensive, compassionate approach to diagnosis and care.
Our team offers:
– Advanced autonomic and cardiovascular testing
– Individualized treatment plans that may include hydration, salt optimization, medications, and physical conditioning
– Ongoing support and follow-up to help patients regain confidence and quality of life
If you’ve been struggling with dizziness, fatigue, or unexplained rapid heartbeat when standing, our specialists can help determine whether POTS might be the cause — and guide you toward effective management.
To find out more, read our FAQ on POTS: https://tampacardio.com/faqs/pots-faq/
Take the first step toward answers.
Call Tampa Cardiovascular Associates to schedule your evaluation or learn more about our specialized care for patients with POTS.
What is POTS? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system—the part of your body that controls automatic functions like heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. People with POTS experience an abnormal increase in heart rate when moving...
