Vasovagal syncope : A new treatment for an old problem

Vasovagal syncope is an extremely common condition that is most often benign. However, in some individuals it can be far more severe, with frequent, sudden, and prolonged episodes of loss of consciousness. The effects can be traumatic, not only from the acute event but from the lifestyle changes tha...

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Published in:Military medicine 2001-07, Vol.166 (7), p.664-666
Main Authors: FISHER, Nick G, GILBERT, Tim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Electrocardiography
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
Pacemaker, Artificial
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Syncope, Vasovagal - physiopathology
Syncope, Vasovagal - therapy
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Summary:Vasovagal syncope is an extremely common condition that is most often benign. However, in some individuals it can be far more severe, with frequent, sudden, and prolonged episodes of loss of consciousness. The effects can be traumatic, not only from the acute event but from the lifestyle changes that are necessitated by these attacks. We report on the presentation and diagnosis of once such individual and discuss the various treatment options. In addition, supported by recently published evidence, we demonstrate how a pacemaker with rate-drop response is an effective form of treatment.
ISSN:0026-4075
1930-613X
DOI:10.1093/milmed/166.7.664