A dizzying long-term effect of COVID-19?

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/acoc-adl030521.php

 

News Release 10-Mar-2021
American College of Cardiology

 

Months after a COVID-19 infection, patients may experience "long-haul" symptoms like rapid heart rate, dizziness upon standing and lightheadedness consistent with a diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), according to a clinical case report in JACC: Case Reports.

POTS is a condition that's most commonly known for causing dizziness upon standing, but symptoms can include palpitations, headache, fatigue and blurred vision. It usually affects young

 and middle-age women. The causes of POTS are usually undetermined, but it can be precipitated by viral illness, severe infection or trauma. There is no cure or standard treatment, but it can be managed with self-care and some medications.


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