The possible association between COVID-19 and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), the illness caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), involves other body organs besides the lungs. In recovered patients “long haul” COVID-19 may include dysautonomia, in which changes in functioning of one or more components of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) adversely affect health. This viewpoint focuses on the dysautonomia postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
Source: Heart Rhythm - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research