Links
Welcome to the links section (for patients and interested health professionals).
We've done our best to include a selection of sites with information about IST. If you have any links you'd like to suggest please email us.
Arrhythmia Alliance - UK Heart Rhythm Charity
Statement from the A.A. website: "We believe that the Arrhythmia Alliance provides the strong unified voice needed to influence the breadth and depth of the National Service Framework for Arrhythmias, and subsequently keep arrhythmias in the public awareness. The Arrhythmia Alliance aims to promote better information and education amongst professionals, patients and families."
Arrhythmia Alliance's Information Sheet on IST (pdf) - an excellent leaflet to print out and keep
Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
- its a real medical problem, and not "in your head". Here's what you need to know.
About.com cardiology site headed up by Dr Rich Fogoros, a well written and thorough guide.
Statement from the STARS website: "...we provide information and support for patients with Reflex Anoxic Seizures, Reflex Syncope, Syncope, POTS and those with undiagnosed blackouts or unexplained loss of consciousness."
STARS Page on Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
STARS IST Information Sheet (pdf file) - an excellent leaflet to print out and keep
POTS UK aim to support and encourage individuals with POTS; educate family, friends and doctors within the United Kingdom to this widely unknown and misdiagnosed condition.
Dysautonomia Information Network (DINET)
DINET provides information and personal stories on several types of dysautonomia, with a focus on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Neurocardiogenic Syncope (NCS), Pure Autonomic Failure (PAF) and Multiple System Atrophy/Shy-Drager Syndrome (MSA).
Inappropriate Sinus tachycardia
From Emergency ECG Online (actually for health professionals but very basic)
Some useful points, but very brief and limited.
The Heart Forum at medhelp.org
Enter "Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia" into the site search engine at the top of the page for different posts on IST.
