POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) - Management Activity: • Exercise training • Avoidance of deconditioning Volume Expansion: • Increase H2O & Na+ intake • Compression stockings • Fludrocortisone (Florinef) - mineralocorticoid: ↓ Na+ excretion by kidneys Autonomic Medications: • Midodrine (α1 agonist: vasoconstriction) • Propranolol (ß blocker: ↓HR, but also ↓BP) • Ivabradine (Inhibits pacemaker current: ↓ HR, minimal effect on BP) • Clonidine (a2 agonist: ↓HR, but also ↓BP) • Pyridostigmine (inhibits acetylcholinesterase ↑ parasympathetic activity → ↓HR) - Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedi #POTS #Postural #Orthostatic #Tachycardia #Syndrome #Management #treatment
