Table 6:
Some causes of sympathetic adrenergic system (SAS) hyperactivity
Drugs |
Distress |
Autonomically mediated syncope (fainting) |
Hypoglycemia |
Panic/terror |
Shock |
Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) |
Stress cardiopathy |
Asphyxia |
Hypothermia/hyperthermia |
Adrenomedullary hyperplasia |