Be still my heart: postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome in a post COVID-19 world

Key Points

• Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome symptoms commonly persist in individuals post-COVID-19, affecting daily life significantly.
• Of patients who experienced COVID-19, nearly 30% reported symptoms of tachycardia and other autonomic dysfunctions.
• Analysis of patient records reveals a strong correlation between COVID-19 and heightened reports of tachycardia.
• This highlights the need for ongoing assessment of cardiovascular health after COVID-19 to manage potential long-term effects.