An Overview of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

An Overview of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

August 24, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), its symptoms, diagnosis, and management with expert insights.

POTS is a chronic autonomic disorder characterized by excessive orthostatic tachycardia and multisystem symptoms that affects an estimated 0.1% to 1% of the US population. Author Satish Raj, MD, MSCI, of University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, to discuss current evidence about the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of POTS. Related Content: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

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