Postural Tachycardia Syndrome: A Concise and Practical Guide to Management and Associated Conditions

Description of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome: A Concise and Practical Guide to Management and Associated Conditions

This book describes the varying clinical manifestations of postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) and provides a robust yet practical set of clinical tools for those managing patients suffering with this syndrome. Guidance is provided by a range of disciplines relevant to PoTS including general and specialist assessments, associated conditions, diagnostic considerations, therapy and service models.

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome: A Concise and Practical Guide to Management and Associated Conditions presents the scientific background and practical information for the busy medical professional, illustrating key features with care-based materials to help them manage this condition, which can be a challenge for patients and clinicians alike.

About the Author

Dr Nicholas Gall qualified in 1993 from Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals. He trained in General Internal Medicine and Cardiology and is a Consultant Cardiologist (electrophysiology) at King’s College Hospital and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s College.

Dr Lesley Kavi obtained her medical degree at Glasgow University. She is currently working as a GP in Solihull and is Visiting Professor at Birmingham City University where she teaches on the Advanced Practice MSc. She was appointed as RCGP Syncope Clinical Champion in 2019 and developed an online open access toolkit for use by clinicians in primary care.

Dr Melvin Lobo is a Consultant Cardiovascular Physician and Director of the Bart’s Blood Pressure Clinic based in the Barts Heart Centre and the William Harvey Research Institute. He has a specialist interest in blood pressure disorders of all types, PoTS and autonomic control of the circulation.

Read more about: Nicholas Gall, Lesley Kavi, Melvin D. Lobo