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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...
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| Language: | English |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470692639 |
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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: 8226; 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 8226; Evidence-based recommendations founded on comprehensive literature review and extensive clinical experience by expert contributors 8226; Meaningful clinical tips for appropriate use of guidelines in clinical practice 8226; 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. |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xiv, 194 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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9780470691724 0470691727 9780470692639 0470692634 |
| Index Number: | RB150 |
| CLC: | R544.2 |
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Definition and classification of syncope and TLOC / Jean-Jacques Blanc -- Epidemiological aspects of syncope and TLOC / Robert S. Sheldon, Anna S. Serleti -- Pathophysiology of syncope : postural, neurally-mediated and arrhythmic / W. Wieling -- Syncope and cerebral blood flow / G. van Dijk, Roland D. Thijs -- Syncope risk stratification / Brian Olshansky -- Value and limitations in clinical history in assessing cause of syncope / Paolo Alboni, Maurizio Dinelli -- The emergency department evaluation of TLOC/syncope / François P. Sarasin -- The essential autonomic assessment for evaluating the cause of syncope / C. MorilLo, Juan C. Guzman -- Neurally-mediated reflex syncope: medical history and clinical testing / Anna Serletis, R. Sheldon -- Value and limitation of ambulatory ECG monitoring / Andrew D. Krahn -- Imaging ambulatory blood pressure in the syncope and TLOC evaluation / D. Andresen -- Value and limitations of electrophysiologic testing / Suneet Mittal -- Orthostatic intolerance including autonomic failure syndromes and POTS / C. Mathias -- Improving tolerance to upright posture / 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 & physical maneuvers / Richard Sutton -- Structural heart disease, syncope and risk of sudden death / Kathy L. Lee, Hung-Fat Tse, Chu-Pak Lau -- Syncope mimics : distinguishing seizures and pseudo-syncope from syncope / A. Fitzpatrick -- Channelopathies as a cause of syncope / P. Brugada, T. Boussy -- Syncope and TLOC in children and adolescents / H. Calkins -- TLOC, syncope and falls in the geriatric patient / Rose Anne Kenny -- Drug-induced/iatrogenic causes of TLOC/syncope / Gerald V. Naccarelli -- Syncope and the competitive athlete: recommendations for evaluation and permission to compete / F. Giada, Antonio Raviele -- Role of syncope management units / Win K. Shen, Michele Brignole. Impact of syncope and TLOC on quality-of-life / Blair P. Grubb -- Driving and flying restrictions for the TLOC/syncope patient / Christina M. Murray, Dwight W. Reynolds -- Clinical trials landscape: what's new, what's ongoing, what do we need / M. Brignole, David G. Benditt, Wouter Wieling -- Multidisciplinary approach to evaluation of syncope and TLOC / A. John Camm -- The ACCF/AHA scientific statement controversy and status of the practice guidelines initiative / David G. Benditt. |