Cardiovascular

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

Excessive heart-rate rise on standing causing dizziness and fatigue.

Overview

Excessive heart-rate rise on standing causing dizziness and fatigue.

Also known as: pots, postural tachycardia, orthostatic intolerance

In-depth guidance

A structured clinical overview of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome — symptoms, red flags, causes, and care pathways — is being prepared by our clinical reviewers. In the meantime:

⚠ When to seek urgent care

Sudden severe symptoms, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, fainting, severe bleeding, or any rapidly worsening illness need urgent assessment. Call your local emergency number.