Prevalence of postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) across four published reports

approximately 0.2%

people per 10,000, not stated (pooled from 4 published reports)

“The prevalence of POTS is approximately 0.2%, with little variance among 4 published reports.”

Sheldon et al., 2015 Heart Rhythm Society expert consensus statement on POTS, IST and vasovagal syncope, Heart Rhythm 2015, 2015-06

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Clinical guideline

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2026-11-06

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What to know

Stated in the consensus statement's epidemiology section (full text), not a new survey. Most patients present between 15 and 25 years and more than 75% are female.

Arithmetic

0.2% = 20 per 10,000.

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