is pots a cardiac condition?
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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). Orthostatic Intolerance causes lightheadedness or fainting that can be eased by lying back down.
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It can cause sudden, uncontrollable, dangerous arrhythmias (ah-RITH-me-ahs) in response to exercise or stress. Arrhythmias are problems with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. People who have LQTS also can have arrhythmias for no known reason. However, not everyone who has LQTS has dangerous heart rhythms.
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Where sinus tachycardia is identified it is important to rule out other treatable conditions before making the diagnosis of IST – it may be that there is a curable cause. IST is frequently mistaken for another condition called Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS).
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CHF can be a scary and confusing diagnosis. It can be caused by genetics, high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias, infections, or heart attack. The good news is Congestive Heart Failure doesn't have to be a death sentence.
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An arrhythmia causes a changing heartbeat that can be regular or irregular. Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and atrial fibrillation are examples of arrhythmias that cause heart palpitations and can also lead to headaches. Other types of arrhythmias may also be the cause of your symptoms.
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While acid reflux will not usually be a direct cause of heart palpitations, it may lead to them indirectly. For instance, if a person with GERD feels stressed or anxious about their symptoms, this may lead to palpitations. Several factors may also trigger both acid reflux and heart palpitations.
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Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) is another condition which has similar symptoms to hyperadrenergic PoTS. Patients with IST have a high heart rate when lying down (around 90-100bpm) which rapidly accelerates with slight exertion or emotional stress.
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-- Heart disease can manifest in many different ways. Most people are familiar with the description of an “elephant sitting on the chest” as a sign of angina and possible heart attack. Unfortunately, that is only one of many symptoms that can come with heart disease.
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Your doctor may use an electrocardiogram to determine or detect: Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmias) If blocked or narrowed arteries in your heart (coronary artery disease) are causing chest pain or a heart attack.
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When it could be serious At the same time, you may have pressure, squeezing, heaviness or tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, nausea and sweating. If you have these, [if in the UK] call 999 immediately." Some people's description of a heart attack is that it was "like an elephant sitting on my chest".
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An increased or abnormal awareness of the heartbeat, palpitations are a common symptom in patients presenting to family physicians. Palpitations can be symptomatic of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. 1 However, most palpitations are benign.
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Certain chemo drugs can damage cells in your heart. Chemotherapy may also increase your odds of having heart problems, such as: Weakening of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) Problems with your heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
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Brugada syndrome is a rare inherited cardiovascular disorder characterized by disturbances affecting the electrical system of the heart. The main symptom is irregular heartbeats and, without treatment, may potentially result in sudden death.
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People with heart conditions also have a higher risk for complications. Even mild hypokalemia can lead to abnormal heart rhythms. It's important to maintain a potassium level of around 4 mmol/L if you have medical condition such as congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, or history of heart attacks.
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Most of the time, heart palpitations are harmless and will go away on their own. In these cases, they do not require treatment. However, heart palpitations can sometimes be a sign of a more serious heart condition.
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Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a type of heart failure which requires seeking timely medical attention, although sometimes the two terms are used interchangeably. As blood flow out of the heart slows, blood returning to the heart through the veins backs up, causing congestion in the body's tissues.
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Anxiety disorders can cause rapid heart rate, palpitations, and chest pain. You may also be at an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. If you already have heart disease, anxiety disorders may raise the risk of coronary events.