A member asked:

My heart rate when i sit down is 55-60 and then when i rise up its 85-98. do i have pots?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Probably not: Your heart rate is still within normal range.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Tania Dempsey answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not necessarily: What you describe is orthostatic intolerance. There are other things besides POTS that can cause this. You are on a medication, Verapamil, that can effect heart rate and blood pressure, so this symptom might be from the medication. Other things that cause the heart rate to go up like this include: dehydration and mitral valve prolapse. You should see your doctor for further workup.

Answered 7/27/2014

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