Post-COVID Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia in the Pediatric Population

Purpose of Review Long COVID, or post-COVID Condition, is increasingly recognized in children and adolescents, despite being less studied compared with the adult population. Recent studies are documenting that inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)...

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Published in:Current clinical microbiology reports 2024-06, Vol.11 (2), p.115-125
Main Authors: Spera, Francesco Raffaele, Mistrulli, Raffaella, Salerno, Luigi, Vannini, Federico, Muthukkattil, Melwyn Luis, Falcetti, Roberta, Segal, Terry, Barbato, Emanuele, Buonsenso, Danilo
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Language:English
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Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Medical Microbiology
Review
Topical Collection on Pediatric Viral Infections
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Summary:Purpose of Review Long COVID, or post-COVID Condition, is increasingly recognized in children and adolescents, despite being less studied compared with the adult population. Recent studies are documenting that inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) may be key clinical problems in patients with long COVID, and preliminary findings have shown that these may be important features also in children. However, POTS and IST are poorly known among non-specialized pediatricians, and this gap may limit access to appropriate care for children and adolescents with long COVID or other post-viral fatigue syndromes. In this review, we critically evaluate the available literature investigating the burden of post-COVID-19 IST and POTS in children and young people, their pathogenesis, and available evidence for their management in the pediatric population. Recent Findings In line with adult studies, there is increasing evidence that also children with long COVID may suffer from IST and POTS. Case reports and case series, as well as pediatric experience from other conditions, suggest that IST and POTS can be treated also in the pediatric population Summary IST and POTS are under-recognized conditions in children. Clinical findings as well as diagnostics like 24-h ECG and heart rate variability are non-invasive tests to diagnose IST and POTS. If properly recognized, these conditions are treatable.
ISSN:2196-5471
2196-5471
DOI:10.1007/s40588-024-00217-w