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Peak VO\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      was measured in 15 studies, and exercise hemodynamics (stroke volume (SV), cardiac output) were measured in 10 studies.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Main Outcome Measures<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Outcome measures were peak VO\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      , gas exchange parameters, and hemodynamics (i.e., HR, SV, cardiac output).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      All studies described higher HR at standing and submaximal exercise, with earlier peak HR in POTS. Peak VO\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      was reduced in 80% of studies, but only in 30% when matched for deconditioning. Seven of 10 studies (70%) reported reduced SV with standing\/exercise versus controls, but only 10% showed reduced cardiac output. Intravenous fluids did not affect hemodynamics or peak VO\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      . Exercise training, as well as propranolol, improved peak VO\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      .\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Patients with POTS reach peak HR faster. Increased HR accompanies reduced SV, but cardiac output is generally maintained or increased, making it unlikely to cause symptoms. 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