Syncope and transient loss of consciousness : multidisciplinary management / edited by David G. Benditt ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Benditt, David G.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Syncope (Pathology).

Loss of consciousness.

Syncope--diagnosis.

Syncope--etiology.

Syncope--therapy.

Medical Subjects:

Syncope--diagnosis.

Syncope--etiology.

Syncope--therapy.

Physical Description:

xiv, 194 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Malden, Mass. ; Oxford : Blackwell Futura, 2007.

Summary:

Syncope is one of the most important causes of transient loss of consciousness, and is such a common event that it may be encountered by practitioners in virtually any field of medicine. As such, a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals may be involved in its assessment and management. Edited by distinguished individuals whose pioneering work in syncope highlights careers devoted to improving patient care, this book provides: Succinct, practical and up-to-date guidance on the optimal clinical evaluation and treatment of patients with syncope and transient loss of consciousness in a multidisciplinary framework, Evidence-based recommendations founded on comprehensive literature review and extensive clinical experience by expert contributors, Meaningful clinical tips for appropriate use of guidelines in clinical practice, Key recent citations. Building on the European Society of Cardiology Syncope Guidelines, this book provides a clear evaluation of the latest recommendations for care of patients with syncope and transient loss of consciousness, with a multidisciplinary focus that makes it equally relevant for general physicians or those specializing in cardiology or neurology.

Contents:

Definition and classification of syncope and transient loss of consciousness / Jean-Jacques Blanc

Epidemiologic aspects of transient loss of consciousness/syncope / Robert S. Sheldon, Anna Serletis

Pathophysiology of syncope: postural, neurally-mediated and arrhythmic / W. Wieling

Cerebral perfusion in syncope / J. Gert van Dijk, Roland D. Thijs

Risk stratification: impact on diagnostic strategy / Brian Olshansky

Value and limitations in clinical history in assessing cause of syncope / Paolo Alboni, Maurizio Dinelli

Emergency department evaluation of transient loss of consciousness/syncope / François P. Sarasin

The essential autonomic assessment for evaluating the cause of syncope / Carlos A. Morillo, Juan C. Guzman

Neurally-mediated reflex syncope: recognition by history and clinical testing / Anna Serletis, Robert S. Sheldon

Value and limitations of ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring / Andrew D. Krahn

Recording ambulatory blood pressure in the syncope and TLOC evaluation / Dietrich Andresen

Electrophysiologic testing: value and limitations in the transient loss of consciousness/syncope evaluation / Suneet Mittal

Intolerance to upright posture in autonomic failure and the postural tachycardia syndrome: assessment and treatment strategies / Christopher J. Mathias

Improving tolerance to upright posture: current status of tilt-training and other physical maneuvers / Hugo Ector, Tony Reybrouck

Syncope in patients with bundle-branch block and other conduction system abnormalities / Angel Moya

Treatment strategies in neurally-mediated reflex syncope: effectiveness of drugs, pacing, and physical maneuvers / Richard Sutton

Structural heart disease, syncope and risk of sudden death: selection of patients for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy / Kathy L. Lee, Hung-Fat Tse, Chu-Pak Lau

Channelopathies as a cause of syncope / T. Boussy, Pedro Brugada

Distinguishing seizures and pseudosyncope from syncope / Adam P. Fitzpatrick

Syncope and transient loss of consciousness in children and adolescents: congenital and acquired conditions / Hugh Calkins

Transient loss of consciousness, syncope and falls in the elderly / Rose Anne Kenny

Drug-induced (iatrogenic) syncope / Gerald V. Naccarelli

Syncope and the competitive athlete: recommendations for evaluation and permission to compete / Franco Giada, Antonio Raviele

Role of syncope management units / Win K. Shen, Michele Brignole

The impact of syncope and transient loss of consciousness on quality of life / Blair P. Grubb

Driving and flying restrictions for the syncope and/or implanted cardiac device patient / Christina M. Murray, Dwight W. Reynolds

Clinical trials landscape: what's new, what's ongoing, what do we need / Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt, Wouter Wieling

Syncope and transient loss of consciousness: multidisciplinary management / A. John Camm

Syncope practice guidelines initiative / David G. Benditt.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781405176255

1405176253

OCLC:

136316710

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