[Tilt-induced vasovagal syncope].
In a patient with recurrent unexplained syncope, a case of tilt-induced vasovagal syncope is presented. In a 60 degrees head-up tilt table test, the patient developed complete AV-block and hypotension with loss of postural tonus. After treatment with a B-receptor blocker the head-up tilt table test was better tolerated. The importance of instructions to recognize prodromic symptoms to prevent syncope is underlined. No obvious benefits of medical therapy have been found.
Aarøe
J
J
Aalborg Sygehus, Kardiologisk afdeling.
Hansen
J B
JB
D000328:Adult; D001262:Atenolol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D014630:Vagus Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology
D001262:Atenolol
Vippeinduceret vasovagal synkope.