Pediatr. praxi. 2011;12(3):201-203

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome in children

MUDr.Štěpán Rucki, CSc.1, MUDr.Beata Nogová1, MUDr.Stanislav Folwarczny2
1 Dětské oddělení, Nemocnice Třinec
2 Arytmologická ambulance, Nemocnice Podlesí, Třinec

A case of 13-year old girl with severe orthostatic intolerance is presented. After careful investigation she was diagnosed with the postural

orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Because of the severity of symptoms pharmacological treatment was initiated. With the treatment

the complaints gradually subsided and subsequently the medication was terminated.

In the following discussion the most important aspects of the orthostatic intolerance are summarized. Postural orthostatic tachycardia

syndrome, its pathogenesis, relationship with chronic fatigue syndrome and treatment are treated more in details.

Keywords: postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, orthostatic intolerance, orthostatic intolerance, head-up tilt table testing

Published: July 1, 2011  Show citation

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