Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jul 16, 2015; 3(7): 655-660
Published online Jul 16, 2015. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i7.655
Reversible postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Aza Abdulla, Thirumagal Rajeevan
Aza Abdulla, Department of Care of the Elderly, Princess Royal University Hospital, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 8ND Kent, United Kingdom
Thirumagal Rajeevan, Department of Care of the Elderly, St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ Surrey, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Abdulla A made the diagnosis, performed the test to confirm the diagnosis and finalised the writing; Rajeevan T performed literature search and preliminary writing.
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Correspondence to: Thirumagal Rajeevan, MBBS, MRCP, Department of Care of the Elderly, St Peter’s Hospital, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ Surrey, United Kingdom. thiru.rajeevan@gmail.com
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Received: July 12, 2014
Peer-review started: July 12, 2014
First decision: August 14, 2014
Revised: March 3, 2015
Accepted: April 10, 2015
Article in press: April 14, 2015
Published online: July 16, 2015
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Core Tip

Core tip: This is a short report and literature review on postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). POTS commonly affects younger patients and is rarely reversible. Here we describe an older patient who presented with disabling POTS which was reversed. Although rare, it is now being recognised in older people and increasing awareness among geriatricians is important as early diagnosis and treatment may alleviate the disabling symptoms. Reviewing the literature we argue whether hypotension should be considered as a feature of POTS.