title: Syncope due to Autonomic Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Management.
abstract: Syncope is one of several disorders that cause transient loss of consciousness. Cerebral hypoperfusion is the proximate cause of syncope. Transient or fixed autonomic nervous system dysfunction is a major contributor in many causes. A structured approach to the evaluation of syncope allows for more effective therapy.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular Division, Cardiac Arrhythmia and Syncope Center, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. Electronic address: adki0004@umn.edu.
authors.forename: Wayne O
authors.initials: WO
authors.lastname: Adkisson
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular Division, Cardiac Arrhythmia and Syncope Center, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
authors.forename: David G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Benditt
mesh_terms: D001342:Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003943:Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological; D019468:Disease Management; D006334:Heart Function Tests; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000150:complications; D010808:Physical Examination; D055553:Prescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D055553:Prescription Drugs
keywords: Orthostatic hypotension; Primary and secondary autonomic dysfunction; Syncope