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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2017 Jan 26.
Published in final edited form as: Heart Rhythm. 2015 May 14;12(6):e41–e63. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2015.03.029

Recommendations—Investigation of POTS

Class Level
A complete history and physical exam with orthostatic vital signs and 12-lead ECG should be
performed on patients being assessed for POTS.
I
Complete blood count and thyroid function studies can be useful for selected patients being
Assessed for POTS.
IIa E
A 24-hour Holter monitor may be considered for selected patients being assessed for POTS,
although its clinical efficacy is uncertain.
IIb E
Detailed autonomic testing, transthoracic echocardiogram, tilt-table testing, and exercise stress
testing may be considered for selected patients being assessed for POTS.
IIb E