postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
(POTS) a group of symptoms (not including hypotension) that sometimes occur when a person assumes an upright position, including tachycardia, tremulousness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hyperventilation; this is seen more often in women than in men, and the etiology is uncertain.

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