More and more, otherwise healthy female athletes are getting diagnosed with something called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS, for short). Often, the first signs of POTS are feeling faint when standing up, or noticing a rapid heartbeat. POTS is a condition that affects blood flow and can cause symptoms like dizziness, rapid heart rate, and fatigue—challenges that can significantly impact athletic performance.
In this episode, we explore the science behind POTS with the help of Emory University School of Medicine professor cardiologist Dr. Alexis Cutchins, and hear from athletes who are managing this condition, including Emory Assistant Track and Field Coach Jordan Anunike. What does the rising incidence of POTS mean for women’s sports?
This episode was reported and produced by Samantha Glass, a track athlete at Emory University who is very familiar with the signs and symptoms of POTS, as she was diagnosed with the condition last summer. A senior majoring in Human Health, she hopes to bring this knowledge to others that might be struggling.
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