Vasovagal syncope: classification, investigation and treatment.
Syncope is a common and often difficult clinical problem. Head-up tilt testing has made it possible to confirm the diagnosis of vasovagal syncope in many patients with unexplained loss of consciousness. This review outlines its presentation and mechanism, the methodology of diagnostic tilt testing and current treatments.
Sneddon
J F
JF
Department of Cardiological Sciences, St George's Hospital Medical School, London.
Camm
A J
AJ
D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology; D013575:Syncope / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014630:Vagus Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology; D014666:Vasomotor System / Q000503:physiopathology