Misdiagnosed Seizure-Like Activity in a Patient With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Case Report 2023 Safwat et al

Abstract

Postural orthostatic tachycardia is a syndrome characterized by an elevated heart rate in response to standing. This syndrome typically presents in late adolescence and early adulthood, with a higher percentage occurring in females. This syndrome is often seen following a viral infection, pregnancy, surgery, or intense psychological stress. This condition presents a wide range of symptoms that vary depending on its unclear etiology. We present the case of a 21-year-old woman with convulsions associated with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome after being misdiagnosed with a psychiatric condition for many years.

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Syncopal episodes can cause weird movements and get misdiagnosed as nonepileptic seizures. The symptoms of POTS wax and wane and affect mostly young women. Fertile ground for FND demagoguery/abuse.