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With my pots my hr goes up by 30-34 when standing, i breath out and keep breathing out as far and hold it and it seems to slow it back down to normal?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Perfect: Good for you! that's a good way to handle your symptoms. I applaud you. (this is called a "valsalva maneuver" and it effectively does slow the heart down.).

Answered 5/2/2013

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A member asked:

With my pots my hr goes up by 30-34 when standing, i breath out and keep breathing out as far and hold it and it seems to slow it back down to normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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