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What is the underlying mechanism of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?
What is the underlying mechanism of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?
- Increased blood pressure upon standing
- Failure of peripheral vasculature to appropriately constrict in response to orthostatic stress (correct)
- Excessive decrease in heart rate upon standing
- Reduced heart rate and blood pressure upon standing
Which syndrome usually presents in young adults but may present for the first time in elderly patients?
Which syndrome usually presents in young adults but may present for the first time in elderly patients?
- Carotid sinus syndrome
- Bezold-Jarisch reflex syndrome
- Neurocardiogenic (vasovagal) syncope (correct)
- Sinus bradycardia syndrome
What is the result of Carotid Sinus Syndrome mainly?
What is the result of Carotid Sinus Syndrome mainly?
- Tachycardia
- Bradycardia (correct)
- Hypertension
- Hypotension
What is the primary cause of syncope particularly in the elderly according to the text?
What is the primary cause of syncope particularly in the elderly according to the text?
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What is the reflex called that may result in both bradycardia and reflex peripheral vasodilatation?
What is the reflex called that may result in both bradycardia and reflex peripheral vasodilatation?
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