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Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Beyond 2018

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Beyond 2018

2018 Conference Overview

Provider/CME Course

Topics & Speakers:

Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System and Autonomic Testing
Melissa Cortez, DO, University of Utah

Introduction to Autonomic Failure and Small Fiber Neuropathies
Paola Sandroni, MD, PhD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia (POTS): Improving Diagnosis and Recognition
Satish Raj, MD, MSCI, University of Calgary, AB

Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Dysautonomia
Laura A. Pace, MD, PhD, University of Utah

Connective Tissue Disorders: Ehlers Danlos, Joint Hypermobility, Craniocervical Instability, and CSF Leaks
Pradeep Chopra, MD, Brown Medical School, Providence, RI

Headache and Chronic Pain in Dysautonomia
Glen A. Cook, MD, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD

Immunological Issues in Dysautonomia: Autoimmunity and Mast Cell Activation
Brent P. Goodman, MD, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ

Treatment Approaches and Strategies
Craig A. Coleby, MD, Granger Medical Clinic, Riverton, UT

 

Patient/Caregiver Course

Topics & Speakers

Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System 
Melissa Cortez, DO, University of Utah

Looking for an Underlying Cause
Brent P. Goodman, MD, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ

Managing Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Dysautonomia
Laura Pace, MD, PhD, University of Utah

Non-Pharmacological and Lifestyle Treatment Approaches for Dysautonomia
Craig A. Coleby, MD, Granger Medical Clinic

Pharmacological Treatment Approaches for Dysautonomia
Glen A. Cook, MD, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD

 

 

2019 Conference Overview

Provider/CME Course

Topics

Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System and Autonomic Testing

Introduction to Autonomic Failure and Small Fiber Neuropathies

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): Improving Diagnosis and Recognition

Diagnosis and Management of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Dysautonomia

Connective Tissue Disorders: Ehlers Danlos, Joint Hypermobility, Craniocervical Instability, and CSF Leaks

Comorbidities: Headache and Chronic Pain in Dysautonomia

Immunological Issues in Dysautonomia: Autoimmunity and Mast Cell Activation

Non-Pharmacologic Treatment Pearls

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in POTS

Clinical Pearls in the Pharmacologic Treatment of Autonomic Failure and Dysautonomia

Patient Experience

 

Patient & Caregiver Course

Topics

Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System

Looking for an Underlying Cause

Managing Gatrointestinal Symptoms in Dysautonomia

Non-Pharmacological and Lifestyle Treatment Approaches for Dysautonomia

Pharmacological Treatment Approaches for Dysautonomia

Patient & Caregiver Presentations: Learning to Cope as a Family
 

 

2021 Conference Overview

Patient/Caregiver Course

Topics & Speakers

Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System
Melissa Cortez, DO, University of Utah

Looking for an Underlying Cause
Brent P. Goodman, MD, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ

Gastrointestinal Topics in Dysautonomia: Mast Cell Activation, Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis, and More!
Laura Pace, MD, PhD, Metrodora Institute, Salt Lake City, UT

Non-Pharmacological and Lifestyle Treatment Approaches for Dysautonomia 
Craig A. Colbey, MD, Granger Medical Clinic, Riverton, UT

Pharmacological Treatment Approaches for Dysautonomia
Glen A. Cook, MD, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD

Introduction to Tara Eaves and the Dysautonomia International Utah Support Group
Melissa Cortez, DO, University of Utah

Overview of the Utah Dysautonomia International Support Group
Tara Eaves, Co-Chair, Dysautonomia International Utah Support Group


 

2022 Conference Overview

CME Course

Topics & Speakers

POTS Basic Definitions, History, and Exam
Melissa Cortez, Associate Professor and Autonomic Laboratory Director, University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

Introduction to Autonomic Failure and Small Fiber Neuropathies
Guillaume Lamotte, Assistant Professor, University of Utah

Pediatric/Adolescent POTS Overview & Connections
Kelsey Klaas, MD, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic

Pathophysiology Special Topic: Post-Viral, Autoimmune, and Mast-Cell Related Mechanisms and the Autonomic Nervous System
Anne Maitland, Attending Physician, Mount Sinai South Nassau

Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Dysautonomia
Laura A. Pace, MD, PhD, FACG, Director of Neurogastroenterology, Metrodora Institute

Non-Pharmacologic Treatment Overview
Craig Coleby, MD Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, and Autonomic Disorders, Member Board of Directors, Granger Medical Clinic

Mechanisms of Exercise Intolerance and Therapy for POTS
Tae Hwan Chung, Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University

Overview of Physical Therapy in POTS
Ryan Pelo, PT, Metrodora Institute

Pharmacologic Treatment of Orthostatic Intolerance: State of the Evidence and Clinical Applications (Focus on Reflex Syncope, POTS, and Neurogenic OH)
Glen A. Cook, MD, Commander MC, USN; Director, Autonomic Disorders Clinic, WRNMMC; Director, Neurology Residency, National Capital Consortium , Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Department of Neurology

Migraine & Headache Disorders in POTS
Melissa Cortez, Associate Professor and Autonomic Laboratory Director, University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

Overview of Post-COVID Syndrome and Autonomic Dysfunction
Tae Hwan Chung, Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University

Role of Immune Therapies: Review of Evidence-Based Practices
Glen A. Cook, MD, Commander MC, USN; Director, Autonomic Disorders Clinic, WRNMMC; Director, Neurology Residency, National Capital Consortium, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Department of Neurology
 

Patients & Caregivers Course

Topics & Speakers

Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System and Looking for an Underlying Cause
Melissa Cortez, Associate Professor and Autonomic Laboratory Director, University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

Gastrointestinal Topics in Dysautonomia: Mast Cell Activation, Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis, and More!
Laura A. Pace, MD, PhD, FACG, Director of Neurogastroenterology, Metrodora Institute

Non-Pharmacological and Lifestyle Treatment Approaches for Dysautonomia
Craig Coleby, MD Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, and Autonomic Disorders, Member Board of Directors, Granger Medical Clinic

Pharmacologic Treatment Approaches for Dysautonomia
Glen A. Cook, MD, Commander MC, USN; Director, Autonomic Disorders Clinic, WRNMMC; Director, Neurology Residency, National Capital Consortium , Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Department of Neurology

Introduction to Regional Support Resources
Melissa Cortez, Associate Professor and Autonomic Laboratory Director, University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

Overview of Utah Support Groups
Chierstin Luettinger, Dysautonomia International Utah Support Group Advocate