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A member asked:
I think i have pots, when i stand how much should my heart rate go up and how long until it goes down again? resting is usually 60-70 then stand90-100
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It may or may not: Further assessment is needed to confirm that diagnosis. That increase in heart rate can be caused by anxiety, pots, dehydration, etc.
Answered 5/30/2013
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R/O secondary cause: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome(pots). Autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Most common in women than men. Mostly between 15 to 50. Usually after virus syndrome, giving birth, after surgery, trauma, chemotherapy etc. Common in teenagers. Hr will rise 30 from resting and BP may drop 10 mmhg. Usually improved within 15 mins. Associated with near fainting symptoms. R/o secondary causes.
Answered 6/10/2014
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