title: A refractory case of vasovagal syncope treated with theophylline.
abstract: We report the case of a 23 year-old female with neurocardiogenic syncope refractory to treatment with other agents who responded to theophylline. Despite inconsistent clinical trial evidence to support its use, theophylline may prove useful in individual cases.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Age Assessment, Unit Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Limerick, Republic of Ireland. alanmoore@elivefree.net
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: J C T
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Close
authors.forename: S H D
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D004351:Drug Resistance; D005260:Female; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D019462:Syncope, Vasovagal / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013806:Theophylline / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D013806:Theophylline