The 20 Best Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition characterized by too little blood returning to the heart when moving from a lying down to a standing up position (orthostatic intolerance). POTS causes lightheadedness or fainting that can be eased by lying back down. Although POTS can affect men and women of all ages, most cases are diagnosed in women between the ages of 15 and 50. In women, episodes may also begin after pregnancy and the symptoms may worsen or the number of episodes may increase right before menstruation. The goal of treatment is to increase blood flow, lower heart rate, sometimes increase blood pressure, and improve circulatory problems that may be causing POTS.