NCC- POTS and cardiac stress test

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Hi everyone,

I am scheduled for CCF on Feb 1st so I went to my doc for a pre-

surgical check up. I'm a little frustrated and not sure what to do.

Last April, TCI snt me to a cardiologist to determine if I had POTS.

She said that " technically " she could diagnose me with it, but she

wanted to wait until I had my TCS and CCf because she was sure

my " brain problems " were the cause of my heart issues. I've had blood

pressure problems as well as extremely rapid heart beat for 2 years.

Until now, my PCP has not mentioned anything more about this. Today she

informs me that she wants me to do a stress test because I had an

abnormal EKG (this has happened before).

I'm a little scared to do this. I know that when I exercise I get

really bad head pain. Some part of me feels like she wants me to do

this NOW so she can keep me from getting my surgery. (She has not been

thrilled that I went to TCI in the first place)

Is it safe to do a stress test with POTS?

Any help is appreciated,

Thanks in advance,