Data complete?
Evaluation appropriate?
Change in heart rate upon standing compared to baseline
Does the change in heart rate meet the criteria for POTS?
Number of reasons to consider another diagnosis
Should you consider the diagnosis of POTS in this patient?
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Purpose: To identify a patient who may have the postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
Specialty: Neurology
Objective: criteria for diagnosis
ICD-10: G90.9,