DIAL Orthostatic Intolerance Flashcards
1
Q
What is neurally mediated hypotension?
A
A drop in blood pressure that occurs after being upright
2
Q
What causes NMH?
A
Too little blood circulation back to the heart
3
Q
What is postural tachycardia syndrome?
A
An exaggerated increase in heart rate with standing
4
Q
What causes postural tachycardia syndrome?
A
Individuals with NMH or POTS continue to release epinephrine or norepinephrine when they have pooled blood and they only have an affect on the heart increasing heart rate
5
Q
What is a rare genetic cause found for POTS?
A
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
