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Interdisciplinary Treatment of Maladaptive Behaviors Associated with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): A Case Report

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The prevalence of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in adolescents and young adults has been increasing during the past decade. Despite this increase, documentation regarding treatment of these patients is just beginning to emerge. In addition, despite a call for a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary approach, no studies have examined the efficacy of such an approach to treatment. This paper describes a case study of a 19-year-old male with debilitating POTS seen at a tertiary clinic for evaluation and subsequent intensive interdisciplinary treatment. The treatment approach is described and outcomes are presented.

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The authors would like to thank Jessica Gehin, RN, for her assistance in data management.

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  1. Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA

    Barbara K. Bruce, Karen E. Weiss, Daniel A. Allman, Matthew A. Petersen & Connie A. Luedkte

  2. Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA

    Tracy E. Harrison

  3. Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA

    Philip R. Fischer

  4. Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA

    Barbara K. Bruce

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This was a case study, and so was not required to go through the IRB at our institution. However, all procedures followed were in accordance with established institutional and national ethical standards. Brian and his parents gave informed consent with respect to having their case published, as well as their consent to having their medical records reviewed for research purposes.

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Bruce, B.K., Weiss, K.E., Harrison, T.E. et al. Interdisciplinary Treatment of Maladaptive Behaviors Associated with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): A Case Report. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 23, 147–159 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-015-9438-3

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