Book chapter
Reflex Syncope: Vasovagal Syncope
Syncope, pp.53-64
CRC Press
2024
DOI: 10.1201/9781003415855-9
Abstract
Vasovagal syncope (VVS), also known as neurally mediated syncope or the common faint, results from paradoxical reflex disruption of effective cardiovascular regulation, resulting in transient failure to maintain homeostasis and proper blood flow to vital organs, particularly the brain. Reflex syncope, due to a specific trigger, is termed situational syncope, but the overarching mechanism is related to the same vasovagal reflex. This chapter discusses the causes and mechanisms of reflex VVS, defines specific situational triggers, and considers diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to these common problems.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Reflex Syncope: Vasovagal Syncope
- Creators
- William H. ParkerMark W. ChapleauBrian Olshansky
- Contributors
- Tolga Aksu (Editor)Carlos A. Morillo (Editor)
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- Syncope, pp.53-64
- Publisher
- CRC Press; Boca Raton
- DOI
- 10.1201/9781003415855-9
- Alternative title
- Syncope
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2024
- Academic Unit
- Molecular Physiology and Biophysics; Cardiovascular Medicine; Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984701658502771
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