In This Case: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Author: Janice Werbinski, MD, FACOG Case Overview: POTS is a little known condition affecting the autonomic nervous system, and 80-85% of those affected are female, with usual onset at puberty. Presenting Complaint: LM is a 17-year old adolescent female in Pennsylvania whose parents sought medical care at […]
Case Study, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, POTS, Sex and Gender MedicineIn This Case: Panic Disorder and Cardiac Arrhythmias in Women Author: Kaitlyn McLeod Co-Editor: Dr. Rebecca Barron Analogous symptoms in panic disorder and cardiac arrhythmias can lead to diagnostic uncertainty for clinicians and hesitation to seek care for patients. Given that the prevalence of panic disorder is higher in women than men, women are poised […]
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