Long Covid patients more likely to suffer from unusual heart rhythm disorder

An unusual heart rhythm disorder, also known as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), is more common in people with long Covid, according to a study.

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The study found that the condition, where the heart beats abnormally fast when changing position from lying down to standing up, is more common in middle-aged women than men.

For people affected with POTS, standing up is a challenge. Their hearts beat faster than normal at rest and during exertion. Patients also experience fatigue and difficulties concentrating - symptoms that are common in long Covid.