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Master of Science in Clinical Investigation

Long-COVID postural tachycardia syndrome: an American Autonomic Society statement

AUTHORS

Raj SR , Arnold AC , Barboi A , Claydon VE , Limberg JK , Lucci VM , Numan M , Peltier A , Snapper H , Vernino S , , . Clinical autonomic research : official journal of the Clinical Autonomic Research Society. 2021 03 19; ().

ABSTRACT

COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has had a devastating effect on the health and economy of much of human civilization. While the acute impacts of COVID-19 were the initial focus of concern, it is becoming clear that in the wake of COVID-19, many patients are developing chronic symptoms that have been called Long-COVID. Some of the symptoms and signs include those of postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Understanding and managing long-COVID POTS will require a significant infusion of health care resources and a significant additional research investment. In this document from the American Autonomic Society, we outline the scope of the problem, and the resources and research needed to properly address the impact of Long-COVID POTS.