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INTRAVENOUS SALINE INFUSION IN POTS

INTRAVENOUS SALINE INFUSION IN POTS

by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Sep 17, 2016 | Dysautonomia, Everyday Health, Saline Therapy

The value of Intravenous saline infusions for acute control of heart rate symptoms in POTS patients was demonstrated in a 1990’s article by Dr. Biaggioni and colleagues entitled   Effects of Volume Loading and Pressor Agents in Idiopathic Orthostatic...
POTS CAN MEAN LOSS OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF HEART RATE

POTS CAN MEAN LOSS OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF HEART RATE

by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Sep 15, 2016 | Dysautonomia, POTS

POTS can quickly transform fit, healthy individuals to a state where even the simplest tasks seem difficult and monumental

POTS vs MAST CELL   Navigating the Complex World of Chronic disease

POTS vs MAST CELL Navigating the Complex World of Chronic disease

by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Aug 18, 2016 | Dysautonomia, Everyday Health, MAST CELL ACTIVATION

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TWO OR MORE CONDITIONS THAT ARE VERY COMMON CO-MORBIDITIES  RESULT IN OR REQUIRE POTENTIALLY CONFLICTING TREATMENTS OR DRUG THERAPIES? THIS TAKES AN EXPERT WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENTIRE SPECTRUM TO SORT OUT AND PRIORITIZE. HERE ARE SOME SELECTED POSTS...
USEFUL QUESTIONNAIRES

USEFUL QUESTIONNAIRES

by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Jun 30, 2016 | Dysautonomia, Everyday Health, MAST CELL ACTIVATION

THER ARE MANY QUESTIONNAIRES THAT HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED OVER THE YEARS WHICH ATTEMPT TO QUANTIFY SYMPTOMS EXPRESSED BY PATIENTS WITH A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS. I HAVE GATHERED SOME OF THE CLASSIC ONES HERE FOR YOUR USE.     SF-36   THIS IS A 36 QUESTION GENERAL...
EHLERS-DANLOS/JOINT HYPERMOBILITY AND DYSAUTONOMIA

EHLERS-DANLOS/JOINT HYPERMOBILITY AND DYSAUTONOMIA

by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Jun 30, 2016 | Dysautonomia, MAST CELL ACTIVATION

There is a definite association between EDS/joint hypermobility and dysautonomia as well as MCAS. These syndromes have been linked in epidemiologic surveys although the mechanisms by which they are connected are still being elucidated. Perhaps the underlying...
The 411 On Fluid Replacement

The 411 On Fluid Replacement

by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Jun 5, 2016 | Dysautonomia, Everyday Health, Heart Health

 Hydration is crucial for maintaining optimal health, but for people with dysautonomia it can be far trickier than simply making sure you have had your 8 glasses of water for the day. Finding the proper balance of hydration and water retention is important to keep...
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  • INTRAVENOUS SALINE INFUSION IN POTS
  • POTS CAN MEAN LOSS OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF HEART RATE
  • POTS vs MAST CELL Navigating the Complex World of Chronic disease
  • SOME THOUGHTS ON MCAS/POTS/EDS
  • USEFUL QUESTIONNAIRES

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Dr. Santa Maria is a concierge physician in Boca Raton, FL. He works with all types of patients and specializes in cardiovascular disease treatment and prevention, nutrition, lipid management, weight control and chronic illness.

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