Open AccessVasodepressor Syncope from Neck Cancer with Associated C‐6 Dermatome Neuralgia
Author(s) -
Osborn Larry A.,
Frierson John,
Herzon Fred
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
clinical cardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.263
H-Index - 72
eISSN - 1932-8737
pISSN - 0160-9289
DOI - 10.1002/clc.4960140616
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatome , syncope (phonology) , bradycardia , anesthesia , neuralgia , surgery , cardiology , heart rate , neuropathic pain , blood pressure
An unusual case of neck cancer with associated C‐6 dermatome neuralgia causing vasodepressor syncope episodes is discussed. Pacemaker therapy proved not to be required. When evaluating syncope with bradycardia, it is important to search for underlying causes and to ascertain whether or not pacemaker therapy is indicated.