Open AccessNon‐Pharmacological Management of Neurocardiogenic Syncope
Author(s) -
Abe Haruhiko,
Kohno Ritsuko,
Sumiyoshi Masataka,
Oginosawa Yasushi,
Takemasa Hiroko,
Tsurugi Takuo,
Nagatomo Toshihisa,
Otsuji Yutaka
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of arrhythmia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 1883-2148
pISSN - 1880-4276
DOI - 10.1016/s1880-4276(07)80012-3
Subject(s) - medicine , syncope (phonology) , provocation test , orthostatic vital signs , tilt table test , drug trial , intensive care medicine , anesthesia , clinical trial , alternative medicine , blood pressure , pathology , heart rate
Neurocardiogenic syncope is a common disorder. It is diagnosed by obtaining a detailed history and performing a head‐up tilt test, with or without drug provocation. Several studies have been performed pertaining to its management. However, no treatment, whether pharmacological or non‐pharmacological, except for counterpressure maneuvers and daily orthostatic tilt training, has been proven effective. Randomized studies of therapies for neurocardiogenic syncope are needed.