Prepare for a cardiology appointment for POTS
Bring a symptom diary, your list of medicines, any measurements your doctor asked for and your top three questions. Cardiologists have limited time, so a one-page summary helps.
Bring
- Your POTS symptom diary or a one-page summary
- Medicines and supplements with doses
- Any heart rate or blood pressure notes your doctor requested
- Previous test results and letters
One-page summary
Top three symptoms, since when, how often, what triggers them and what you can no longer do.
Questions to ask
- What tests do you recommend, and what will they tell us?
- What could explain my symptoms?
- What are the options for managing them?
- What should I avoid, and what can I do myself?
- Which symptoms should I report right away?
Frequently asked questions
What should I bring to a POTS cardiology appointment?
Diary or summary, medicines, measurements and questions.
Should I record my heart rate at home?
Only as your doctor advises.
How do I get taken seriously?
Bring dated notes and a short summary.
For information only, not medical advice. For information only, not medical advice. Follow your care team's guidance, and use the number you were given for anything urgent.