Jennij Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I've just been reviewing my original POTS diagnosis report from four years ago and am more confused than ever. It's saying that my BP was elevated during supine position and that there were large fluctuations of BP and "blood flow" during tilt. My heart rate response to tilt was "exaggerated". The doc's conclusion suggests "evidence of cardiac adrenergic overactivity....consistent with adrenergic cardiac denervation. Findings are consistent with hypovolemia as well." So, is "cardiac adrenergic overactivity" the same as hyperadrenergic POTS??Thanks for any thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennij Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Just wondering if anyone has had a chance to ponder this??? Not sure what difference knowing whether I have hyper adrenergic POTS or not will make but I think treatment options differ depending. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyperPOTS8 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi Jenni, adrenergic overactivity and hyperadrenergic are synonymous. Did you have catecholamine (norepi, epi, dopamine) levels checked? I have very elevated norepinephrine levels as well as severe hypovolemia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennij Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I didn't get those levels checked. Doc noted high BP upon standing and I guess felt that was enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyperPOTS8 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 So how are you doing? And how about now compared to 4 years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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