SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION TO POTS
– Definition and Overview of POTS. – Epidemiology: Incidence and Prevalence. – Clinical Symptoms and Presentation
SECTION 2 – NORMAL NEUROCARDIORESPIRATORY FUNCTION
– Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Cardiorespiratory Control – Autonomic Nervous System: Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Functions – Central and Peripheral Mechanisms in Cardiorespiratory Regulation – Reflexes and Feedback Loops
SECTION 3 – PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF POTS
– Altered Neurocardiorespiratory Function in POTS – Role of Autonomic Dysregulation -Central and Peripheral Mechanisms Contributing to Symptoms -Vascular Dynamics and Blood Volume Regulation in POTS
SECTION 4 – BEDSIDE AND ADVANCED NEURO-AUTONOMIC TESTING
– Bedside Evaluations: Postural Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Testing, Valsalva Maneuver, DBT, Red Saturation, Cranial Pulses – Tilt Table Testing: Procedure and Interpretation, NASA Lean test – Quantitative Sudomotor Axon Reflex Testing (QSART) – Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Baroreceptor Sensitivity Analysis – Other Autonomic Function Tests and Their Relevance
SECTION 5 – CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT STRATEGIES
– Pharmacological Approaches: Beta-blockers, Fludrocortisone, Midodrine, and Others – Non-pharmacological Interventions: Dietary and Lifestyle Changes, Compression Garments – Education and Counseling for Patients – Management of Co-existing Conditions
SECTION 6 – NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION STRATEGIES
– Principles of Neurological Rehabilitation in POTS – Graded Exercise Therapy and Functional Training – Techniques to Manage Orthostatic Intolerance and Improve Autonomic Regulation – Cognitive and Behavioral Strategies in POTS Management
SECTION 7 – CASE STUDIES
– Presentation of Real-life Case Scenarios – Comprehensive Assessment and Diagnosis – Crafting Individualized Rehabilitation and Treatment Plans – Group Discussion and Problem-solving
