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  2. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition characterized by an abnormally large increase in heart rate upon sitting up or standing. [1] POTS is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that can lead to a variety of symptoms, [10] including lightheadedness, brain fog, blurred vision, weakness, fatigue, headaches, heart palpitations, exercise intolerance, nausea ...

  3. Your risk of this debilitating heart condition goes up after ...

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    The condition, POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), is a nervous system disorder that causes a person’s heart to rapidly race in the 10 minutes after standing up, according to Johns ...

  4. Why do so many women get POTS? - AOL

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    POTS is a disorder that affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls bodily functions you don't consciously control, like breathing, heart rate, digestion, etc.

  5. Katie Ledecky opens up about POTS diagnosis and how she ... - AOL

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    A recent study found that features of POTS, such as the change in heart rate or blood pressure when going from laying down to sitting up, can affect the performance of elite swimmers. Why Ledecky ...

  6. Orthostatic intolerance - Wikipedia

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    Orthostatic intolerance (OI) is the development of symptoms when standing upright that are relieved when reclining. [1] There are many types of orthostatic intolerance. OI can be a subcategory of dysautonomia, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system [2] occurring when an individual stands up. [3]

  7. Orthostatic hypotension - Wikipedia

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    Severe drops in blood pressure can lead to fainting, with a possibility of injury. Moderate drops in blood pressure can cause confusion/inattention, delirium, and episodes of ataxia. Chronic orthostatic hypotension is associated with cerebral hypoperfusion that may accelerate the pathophysiology of dementia. [5]

  8. Orthostatic headache - Wikipedia

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    Distinguishing POTS from a cerebrospinal fluid leak can be difficult, because the defining symptom of POTS, positional tachycardia, also occurs in some people with cerebrospinal fluid leaks. [3] Furthermore, both POTS and cerebrospinal fluid leaks are sometimes present in the same person, especially in people with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome .

  9. Cookware and bakeware - Wikipedia

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    This helps preserve flavor and nutrients. Having to soak the pot in water for 15 minutes before use is a notable drawback. Casserole pots (for making casseroles) resemble roasters and Dutch ovens, and many recipes can be used interchangeably between them. Depending on their material, casseroles can be used in ovens or on stovetops.