Description

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) may be associated with exercise intolerance.


Risk factors for exercise intolerance:

(1) deconditioning

(2) hypovolemia

(3) frequent changes in posture

(4) hot weather

 

Symptoms may include:

(1) lightheadedness

(2) syncope

(3) nausea

(4) poor concentration

(5) tremulousness

(6) shortness of breath

(7) chest pain

(8) weakness and fatigue

(9) slow recovery from exertion

(10) acral coldness


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