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Pacing for Vasovagal Syncope

Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review, 2018
Vasovagal syncope (VVS) is due to a common autonomic reflex involving the cardiovascular system. It is associated with bradycardia (cardioinhibitory response) and/or hypotension (vasodepressor response), likely mediated by parasympathetic activation and sympathetic inhibition. While generally a situational, isolated and/or self-limited event, for some,
Rakesh, Gopinathannair, Benjamin C, Salgado, Brian, Olshansky   +2 more
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The incidence of vasovagal reactions during earlobe piercing

Frontiers in Medicine, 2023
BackgroundVasovagal reactions are common amongst patients with a fear of needles receiving injections or during venipuncture, but they are rarely studied in healthy people undergoing earlobe piercing. The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate
Zi-ao Xie, Kai-li Zhang, Fang Han, Meng-yao Tang, Jue-wei Chen, Guang-peng Liu   +5 more
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Code Blue Awareness in Dental Students: A Pilot Project to Develop Awareness in the Clinic

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The “Code Blue” system is a standardised emergency response protocol designed to ensure rapid intervention in critical medical situations, particularly cardiopulmonary arrest. Although mandatory in Türkiye since 2011, inappropriate activations still occur, often due to limited awareness among healthcare staff, including dental ...
Fatih Oluş, Hüseyin Babun
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Motor induced syncope after cerebral infarction: A case report and literature review

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Cardio-cerebral syndrome refers to cardiac injury following cranial brain injury, representing a critical complication of stroke associated with high morbidity and mortality.
Zihan Zhao, Ranran Wang, Lihua Gao, Meijing Zhang   +3 more
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Perceived Confidence in Managing Medical Emergencies Among Dental Students: The Significance of Technical Knowledge and Emotional Intelligence

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim This study aimed to evaluate the technical, practical and emotional factors associated with the self‐reported confidence of dental students in managing medical emergencies and urgent situations. Materials and Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted with 100 students enrolled in the clinical courses of a public dentistry programme in ...
Tecianny Nunes de Aquino, Taysllan Torquato Benevides, Maria Luísa de Assis Braga, Annyelle Anastácio Cordeiro, Ana Flávia Granville‐Garcia, Érick Tássio Barbosa Neves   +5 more
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Global prevalence of vasovagal syncope: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Global Epidemiology
Background: Today, vasovagal syncope is a common problem that has become a significant health and social challenge. The present study investigated the global prevalence of vasovagal syncope using a systematic review and meta-analysis.Methods: In this ...
Nader Salari, Zohre Karimi, Mahvan Hemmati, Ali Mohammadi, Shamarina Shohaimi, Masoud Mohammadi   +5 more
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The role of vitamin D deficiency in the origin of vasovagal syncope in childhood

Mìžnarodnij Endokrinologìčnij Žurnal, 2020
Background. Recent scientific findings suggest that vitamin D may play a mediated or, in some cases, a direct role in the pathogenesis of vasovagal syncope in children.
T.A. Kovalchuk, O.R. Boyarchuk
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Type of syncope and outcome in Brugada syndrome: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Journal of Arrhythmia, 2023
Introduction Brugada syndrome is an inherited arrhythmic disease associated with major arrhythmic events (MAE). The importance of primary prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in Brugada syndrome is well recognized; however, ventricular arrhythmia ...
Pattara Rattanawong, Jakrin Kewcharoen, Thanaboon Yinadsawaphan, Olubadewa A. Fatunde, Chanavuth Kanitsoraphan, Wasawat Vutthikraivit, Narut Prasitlumkum, Eugene H. Chung, Win‐Kuang Shen   +8 more
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Long‐Term Serial Exercise Stress Testing in Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia on Beta‐Blocker and Flecainide Therapy

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a potentially life‐threatening arrhythmic disorder typically treated with beta‐blockers and, occasionally, with flecainide. Methods All patients underwent genetic testing, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and exercise testing.
Fernando Wangüemert‐Perez, German Ostos‐Cañero, Marta Wangüemert‐Guerra, Carlos Acosta‐Materan, Aridane Cárdenes‐león, Eduardo Caballero‐Dorta, Kevin Pérez‐Rodríguez, Ramón Brugada, Josep Brugada, Efrén Martínez‐Quintana   +9 more
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Síncope reflexa vasovagal – haverá benefício da terapêutica com pacemaker?

Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia, 2014
Resumo: A síncope reflexa vasovagal afeta frequentemente uma população jovem estando associada a um prognóstico benigno em termos de mortalidade. No entanto, uma minoria de doentes apresenta episódios recorrentes com grande repercussão na sua qualidade ...
Pedro Alexandre Sousa, Rui Candeias, Nuno Marques, Ilídio Jesus   +3 more
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