[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.
Aalborg Sygehus, Kardiologisk afdeling.
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Aarøe
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Hansen
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.