This presentation will explore the underlying mechanisms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). It will also focus on medication management by guiding pharmacists to evaluate medication classes to avoid and develop targeted pharmacologic treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of patients with POTS.

Recording: Pharmacy CPE_ POTS- Keeping Pace With Treatment and Management Strategies.mp4

Speaker(s):  Jessica Kossoris, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.

Objectives: ​​

  1. Recognize cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular signs and symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
  2. Differentiate the three underlying mechanisms of POTS
  3. Evaluate five medication classes to avoid in patients with POTS
  4. Design a pharmacologic treatment plan for a patient with POTS
 
Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Session date: 
01/16/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm CST
Location: 
ASLMC Medical Education Room and Virtual via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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