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SCAD is caused by a sudden tear or split in the coronary artery wall, which results in blood filling within the tear and blocking blood flow in the artery.

We work with patients to measure the presence and degree of behavioral impairments because of neurological disease or problems in brain development. This information is used to diagnose neurobehavioral disorders; differentiate cognitive and psychological conditions; determine prognosis; and to make treatment recommendations.

Post orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, the system that regulates involuntary processes in the body such as heart rate, blood pressure, sweating, and body temperature. A key sign of POTS is a marked increase in heart rate when standing.