Volume 2015, Issue 1 545029
Case Report
Open Access

Treatment of Refractory Postural Tachycardia Syndrome with Subcutaneous Octreotide Delivered Using an Insulin Pump

Muhammad Khan

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Muhammad Khan

Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chester CH2 1UL, UK nhs.uk

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Jing Ouyang

Jing Ouyang

Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chester CH2 1UL, UK nhs.uk

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Karen Perkins

Karen Perkins

Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chester CH2 1UL, UK nhs.uk

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John Somauroo

John Somauroo

Department of Cardiology, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chester CH2 1UL, UK nhs.uk

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Franklin Joseph

Franklin Joseph

Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chester CH2 1UL, UK nhs.uk

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First published: 19 May 2015
Citations: 4
Academic Editor: W. Zidek

Abstract

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) represents a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that results in symptoms of orthostatic intolerance. Despite having a severe impact on the patient’s quality of life, the current treatment options for PoTS are based on limited evidence. Subsequently, this results in clinicians having to utilise a variety of treatment regimens in the hope of successfully providing symptomatic relief. However, the options available for PoTS are not without significant side effects that can worsen an already debilitating condition. Our cases provide a further novel treatment option for clinicians to consider in PoTS refractory to established treatments.

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