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Systemic hemodynamics during cough induced and vasovagal syncope

open access: yes, 2010
Common faint and the so-called situational syncope are usually listed together in the category of “neurally mediated syncope”. Although vasovagal syncope has been subject of extensive research in the past years, its mechanism is not fully understood ...
László Rudas   +3 more
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Baroreflex sensitivity in patients with vasovagal syncope

open access: yes, 1997
In the present study, we tested the hypothesis that baroreflex sensitivity is reduced in patients with vasovagal syncope compared with normal control ...
Thomson, Helen L.   +2 more
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Non-pharmacological methods of treatment and prevention of vasovagal syncope

open access: yesJournal of Education, Health and Sport, 2018
Fainting is a transient loss of consciousness resulting from a momentary ischemia of the central nervous system. One type of syncope is vasovagal syncope, otherwise known as reflex or neurogenic syncope. The consequence of fainting may be a fallen injury.
Aleksandra Białkowska   +8 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Vasovagal syncope: asystole provoked by head-up tilt testing under sertraline therapy

open access: yesThe Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 1997
Syncope is defined as a sudden transient loss of consciousness. Vasovagally mediated hypotension and bradycardia are believed common, yet difficult to diagnose, causes of syncope in healthy children and adolescents.
M K Lenk   +4 more
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Multistructure index characterization of heart rate and systolic blood pressure reveals precursory signs of syncope

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2017
Recurrent syncope — abrupt loss of consciousness — can have a serious impact on patients’ quality of life, comparable with chronic illnesses. Vasovagal syncope (VVS) is a specific reflex syncope, in which an inappropriate reaction of the autonomic ...
Danuta Makowiec   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Case of Recurrent Syncope Solely Associated With Air Travel

open access: yesCase Reports in Cardiology
A 68-year-old patient was referred for recurrent episodes of syncope associated solely with air travel. He did not experience episodes of syncope in other situations and was well otherwise.
Varun Srivatsav, Brendon Macknak
doaj   +1 more source

Unexpected Cardiac Asystole Caused by Vasovagal Reaction During Venipuncture: A Case Report

open access: yesClinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Introduction: The vasovagal reaction can lead to benign, self-limiting syncope triggered by stimuli such as pain or emotional stress. However, in rare and severe cases it may result in cardiac asystole. Previous episodes of vasovagal reactions could be a
Tomoki Nagano   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pilots with vasovagal syncope: Fit to fly?

open access: yes, 2003
Two pilots who had experienced vasovagal syncope were grounded by the aeromedical service. Pilot A had experienced three episodes of syncope in medical settings, none during flight.
van Dijk, N.   +3 more
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Recurrent vasovagal syncope during a complicated tooth extraction: a case report

open access: yesBMC Oral Health
Vasovagal syncope is the most common medical emergency encountered in dental practice and is typically benign. However, recurrence during the same operative session may present with escalating severity and misleading clinical recovery.
Samira Zouaghi
doaj   +1 more source

Neurocardiogenic (Vasovagal) Syncope

open access: yesPediatric Neurology Briefs, 1994
A retrospective analysis of 54 consecutive patients with recurrent syncope, examined with or without tilt table testing, is reported from the Children’s Heart Center, Egleston Children’s Hospital, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.
J Gordon Millichap
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