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Reply to the editor -- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome After COVID-19 Vaccination

HeartRhythm

To avoid bias, the POTS clinic did not elicit vaccination status unless volunteered. We agree that longitudinal research with a control group would be required to document a causal association between vaccination and POTS. Daungsupawong and Wiwanit for their constructive comments.

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Vaccines – how did they come about?

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

The pot was covered with clay and set upon a fire. The pot was left to cool for a night and day. A Hungarian physician, he did some thinking, and research, on how infections were passed on. The roasted matter was taken out and pounded until all was reduced to powder.

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Biological sex-dependent differences in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Abstract Aims This prospective, cross-sectional study aimed to identify sex-based differences in diagnostic and symptom experiences in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Conclusion Females and males with POTS experience significant differences in autonomic symptom burden and diagnostic delay.

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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.