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