Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome: a rare complication following electrical injury

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2010 Jul;33(7):e59-61. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2009.02634.x. Epub 2009 Dec 10.

Abstract

We report on two previously healthy patients who developed severe form of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) following an electric injury. Both the patients developed symptoms of orthostatic intolerance in the form of dizziness, fatigue, lightheadedness, and palpitations, weeks to months after electrical injury. Orthostatic intolerance produced considerable functional impairment in these patients. Early recognition of POTS when it occurs after an electrical injury allows for prompt evaluation and management to occur.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electric Injuries / complications*
  • Electric Injuries / diagnosis
  • Electrocardiography / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome / etiology*
  • Rare Diseases / diagnosis
  • Rare Diseases / etiology