摘要
Background Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a form of orthostatic intolerance, and its incidence in children is approximately 6.8% (1)The pathogenesis of POTS is complex with multiple, overlapping, interacting pathophysi-ological mechanisms. Although the specific pathogenic mechanism has remained perplexing, with the discovery of various gasotransmitters and biological peptides, the vascular dysfunction has aroused overwhelming attention. Data sources On the basis of searching in a wide range of recent original literatures, we reviewed the pathogenesis of vas-cular dysfunction in children with POTS. Results The flow-mediated vasodilation of POTS patients was greater than that of healthy controls, and the vasodilator factors were increased in patients with POTS under basal condition or under a standing position, while the vasoconstriction factors were reduced. Conclusions Vascular dysfunction, as one of pathogenesis in pediatric POTS patients, affects the occurrence and develop-ment of diseases through a variety of factors.
