neuropathic tachycardia syndrome; neuropathic postural tachycardia syndrome

Epidemiology

• primarily affects young women

Pathology

• norepinephrine abnormality consistent with partial sympathetic denervation in the legs (low neuronal stores & impaired release)

Clinical manifestations

• orthostatic symptoms that occur upon standing
  • lightheadedness
  • dimming of vision
  • anxiety
• tachycardia
• NO decrease in blood pressure

More general terms

• syndrome

Additional terms

• orthostatic hypotension; Bradbury-Eggleston Syndrome; postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)