Diagnosis and Management of Orthostatic Intolerance, POTS, Vasovagal Syncope, and Dysautonomia in Children

Objectives:

• Differentiate vasovagal syncope, orthostatic hypotension, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and dysautonomias based on age-appropriate history, physical examination, and key diagnostic criteria.
• Interpret orthostatic vital signs in the evaluation of pediatric syncope and orthostatic intolerance.
• Identify red flags and cardiac features in children and adolescents with syncope that warrant more urgent cardiology referral or further cardiac testing.

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