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In this episode of PEM CHATT, Toni sits down with nurse practitioner, June Bryant, and Cheryl Fabor, Director of Education for the Dysautonomia Project, to discuss the common yet rarely diagnosed condition of dysautonomia. They focus on this impact, symptoms, and treatment options. The conversation sheds light on conditions like POTS that falls under the umbrella of dysautonomia. The discussion includes real-life patient scenarios, diagnostic criteria, and both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options. The episode aims to educate providers and raise awareness of autonomic nervous system disorders, with a focus on understanding patients' experiences and symptoms.
**The details of any patient encounters discussed in this episode have been changed to protect the privacy of patients.
Resources:
https://thedysautonomiaproject.org/
Cheryl Fabor, Director of Education for the Dysautonomia Project
Contact information: [email protected]
Book Referenced in Podcast: https://thedysautonomiaproject.org/get-a-book/
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Timeline:
00:00 Introduction to PEM CHATT
00:26 Understanding dysautonomia
00:55 Case Study: 16 y/o F with syncope
01:32 Meet the Experts: Cheryl Fabor and June Bryant
03:06 What is dysautonomia?
04:30 Common symptoms and misconceptions.
06:31 Prevalence and types of dysautonomia
08:27 Causes and triggers of dysautonomia
10:53 Diagnosing dysautonomia
16:49 Tilt table test explained
22:10 Non-pharm treatments
27:11 Pharmacologic treatments
28:47 Understanding patient symptoms and treatments
31:05 The role of mental health in dysautonomia
32:53 Challenges faced by adolescents with dysautonomia
34:09 Parental involvement in misconceptions
34:50 Lack of education among healthcare providers
34:50 Recovery and management of dysautonomia
39:20 Case study discussed
45:59 Resources and support for dysautonomia
50:02 Conclusion and final thoughts
NEXT MONTH: Dr Dan France from Vanderbilt University will be sitting down with Toni to discuss Mental Models and how they shape the way we think and interact with others.
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