Q: What is POTS syndrome?A: POTS is an acronym for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. As the name suggests, this is when a patient develops an abnormally rapid heart rate (tachycardia) upon standing (postural orthostasis). It is called a syndrome since it is a set of symptoms and signs rather than being specifically related to an identified biological abnormality.POTS is a pretty common condition, affecting up to 3 million Americans [...]