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What happens to blood pressure when we stand up ?

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

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 ? It is indeed true. Both comes under the basket of dysregulated autonomic nervous system.

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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.

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Drug regulation – How does it work?

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

This has become a massive and resource intensive exercise and involves many other different ‘agencies’ that need to be brought to heel. Think of it as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Once you have landed, you can then spread out to take over the rest of the country. The truth is that was plucked from thin air.