Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) can be a life altering and debilitating chronic health condition.  The simple act of standing can be a challenge for people with PoTS as their body is unable to adjust to the pull of gravity when upright. PoTS is characterised by orthostatic intolerance (the development of symptoms when upright that are relieved by lying down).  Symptoms include headaches, fatigue, palpitations, sweating, nausea, fainting and dizziness and are associated with an increase in heart rate from the lying to upright position of greater than 30 beats per minute, or a heart rate of greater than 120 beats per minute within 10 minutes of standing. 

Who are we?
PoTS UK was founded by a group of individuals with PoTS who had a desire to increase awareness of this condition.  We now benefit from the support and guidance of a number of doctors and specialist nurses with an interest in this field. 

The aim of PoTS UK
We aim to support and encourage individuals with PoTS.  We hope to educate family, friends and medical professionals within the United Kingdom to this widely unknown and misdiagnosed condition by means of sharing up to date medical research and resources. PoTS UK desires to offer hope that life can be enjoyed while living with this health condition.

Invitation to STARS Patients Day,
Sunday 23rd September 2012
Birmingham ICC, 10:00-16:00
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Disclaimer
This website is intended provide informaiton, and is not a substitute from seeking professional medical advice. Information is based on personal experience and current medical evidence.  Further research is desperately needed in this area.