Orthostatic tachycardia syndromes.

Authors

  • J L Ducla-Soares Serviço de Medicina 3, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.2200

Abstract

Orthostatic tachycardia may be due to several physiologic abnormalities. Normal regulation of cardiac frequency in relation to postural changes is described; main causes of orthostatic tachycardia are described, in particular hypovolemia, beta-adrenergic hypersensitivity and segmental autonomic neuropathy. The current therapeutic attitudes are discussed.

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Ducla-Soares JL. Orthostatic tachycardia syndromes. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1998 Jan. 31 [cited 2024 Apr. 25];11(1):53-8. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/2200

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