Chronic orthostatic intolerance: part of a spectrum of dysfunction in orthostatic cardiovascular homeostasis?
Chronic orthostatic intolerance: part of a spectrum of dysfunction in orthostatic cardiovascular homeostasis?
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慢性直立不耐受:直立性心血管稳态功能障碍的一部分?
DOI:
10.1161/01.cir.98.20.2105
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发表时间:
1998
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影响因子:
37.8
通讯作者:
Somers,VK
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作者:
Narkiewicz,K;Somers,VK
Chronic orthostatic intolerance (COI, also known as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) is a disorder that most frequently affects young women (female-to-male ratio, 4: 1). 1 Presenting symptoms include lightheadedness, palpitations, fatigue, blurred vision, dizziness, exercise intolerance, chest discomfort, cognitive impairment, and occasionally syncope. 1, 2 These symptoms usually occur after upright posture is assumed and are associated with rapid development of tachycardia. Heart rate increases by 30 bpm or exceeds 120 bpm. There is usually only a modest, if any, fall in blood pressure. Indeed, symptoms frequently occur in the absence of any blood pressure reduction and even in the setting of an increase in blood pressure on standing. 2, 3 The cause of COI is unknown. The onset of the disorder is often predated by a recent viral infection. 1, 2 Associated conditions include mitral valve prolapse, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue. 4 Proposed pathophysiological characteristics include abnormalities in sudomotor function3 and excessive gravitational pooling caused by impaired venous tone. 5 It is generally accepted that autonomic dysfunction is a hallmark of this disorder.