POTS

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:abbreviation Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
gptkbp:affects autonomic nervous system
gptkbp:associatedWith autoimmune disorders
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
viral infections
gptkbp:category dysautonomia
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:women
gptkbp:diagnosedBy heart rate monitoring
tilt table test
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1993
gptkbp:fullName Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label POTS
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:G90.9
gptkbp:onset teens to young adults
gptkbp:prevalence estimated 1-3 million in US
gptkbp:riskFactor genetic predisposition
prolonged bed rest
recent illness
gptkbp:symptom dizziness
fatigue
fainting
lightheadedness
brain fog
rapid heartbeat upon standing
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:fludrocortisone
gptkb:midodrine
beta blockers
physical therapy
increased fluid intake
increased salt intake
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Ritz-Carlton,_Berlin
gptkb:ADSL_Lite
gptkb:plain_old_telephone_service
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6