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Adrenergic Antibodies in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

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“POTS Adrenergic Ab (CIHR Aims #1&2)”

Objective: In this pilot study, we will test the hypothesis that patients with POTS (age 18-60 years) will have a higher percentage of functional antibodies to adrenergic receptors compared with control subjects without POTS.

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Drug - Phenylephrine

incremental small doses of IV phenylephrine to find the dose that transiently raises systolic blood pressure by 25 mmHg

Drug - Isoproterenol

incremental small doses of IV isoproterenol to find the dose that transiently raises heart rate by 25 bpm

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The Pathophysiological Role of Adrenergic Antibodies in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (Aims #1&2)

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NCT02673996

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