CHESTERFIELD, Va. — A recent study by researchers at UVA Health and Virginia Commonwealth University has found that a heart failure drug may offer significant relief for individuals suffering from Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, commonly known as POTS.
POTS primarily affects young women, causing debilitating symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, and a rapid heartbeat, especially when standing or exercising.
“POTS is a syndrome where patients experience an increase in heart rate with standing and exercising, and that makes them feel sick,” explained Dr. Antonio Abbate, a cardiologist at UVA Health and a researcher involved in the study…