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What happens to blood pressure when we stand up ?

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

2023 Feb;33(1):69-73. Please recall , we have a condition called supine hypertension and standing hypotension , POTS syndrome etc that should stimulate us to search for those hidden secrets. Next question What happens to BP during exercise ? Clin Auton Res. Surprisingly, diastolic BP is not included in the defining criteria.

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Abstract 4140020: Sex-Based Disparities in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Response Among Patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

Circulation

Introduction:Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a chronic syndrome with symptoms of orthostatic intolerance, tachycardia, and exercise intolerance. POTS predominately affects young females, with notable variations in incidence and manifestations between females and males. p>0.05).

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Does Stress Cause Heart Disease?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Sudden heart failure has been well described after the death of a loved one and is known as Takatubo Cardiomyopathy after the shape of a Japanese octopus fishing pot. 4 Exercise Counteracts the Cardiotoxicity of Psychosocial Stress. That event might have been a heart rhythm issue or even a cardiac arrest. JAMA Netw Open.