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Managing fatigue in the syncope unit

Author(s) -

Julia L. Newton

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

ep europace

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.119

H-Index - 102

eISSN - 1532-2092

pISSN - 1099-5129

DOI - 10.1093/europace/eus080

Subject(s) - medicine , vasovagal syncope , syncope (phonology) , orthostatic vital signs , tilt table test , postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome , cardiology , intensive care medicine , blood pressure , heart rate

The symptom of fatigue is frequently described by patients attending the syncope unit with a wide range of conditions including vasovagal syncope and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. It is possible that the presence of autonomic dysfunction provides the common pathogenetic mechanism linking neurally mediated hypotension and fatigue. Managing this debilitating symptom can often be challenging but, with a structured approach, immensely rewarding, and as a result improve how patients cope with their disease.

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