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BackTable Vascular & Interventional
Ep. 460 What is POTS and Orthostatic Flow Syndrome? with Dr. Steven Smith
Jun 28, 2024
Dr. Steven Smith discusses venous orthostatic flow dysfunction connecting to multisystem disorders. Topics include POTS physiology, pelvic vein treatment, symptom constellations, patient selection, and advocating for patients. Emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for research in vascular interventions.
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- Venous orthostatic flow dysfunction connects to multisystem disorders like POTS and chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Collaboration across disciplines is crucial for advancing understanding and treatment of complex syndromes.
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Discovery of Venous Orthostatic Flow Syndrome
The speaker, Dr. Smith, discovered Venous Orthostatic Flow Syndrome through a patient with pelvic congestion syndrome. His patient experienced a remarkable improvement in interstitial cystitis after a vein procedure, uncovering unexpected relationships between various syndromes like chronic fatigue, migraines, and more. Dr. Smith delved into historical research by gynecologist Howard Taylor in 1948, identifying a broader array of symptoms related to venous congestion in the pelvis.
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