Syncope: From Etiopathogenesis To New Therapeutic Options (PDF)

By Tolga Aksu, Carlos A. Morillo
Syncope is a common condition related to transient loss of consciousness due to global cerebral hypoperfusion and caused by a variety of aetiologies. Although it is self-limited, and usually benign, syncope can be the harbinger of life-threatening heart rhythm problems due to cardiac conditions. A multidisciplinary approach is practical for its evaluation and treatment, requiring the expertise of cardiologists, neurologists, emergency medicine specialists, and other clinicians. This book provides a detailed review of etiopathogenesis and a state-of-the-art update on therapeutic options offering recommendations based on the guidelines and experience of experts while discussing procedures and tests with their indications, methodology, interpretation, and limitations.
Key Features:

Discusses new diagnostic tools, and therapeutic modalities including video monitoring.
Provides up-to-date recommendations regarding the indications for and appropriate interpretation of non-invasive and invasive cardiac testing, for cardiologists and internists.
Places particular emphasis on diagnosing and treating reflex and arrhythmic syncope.

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CRC Press; 1st edition (October 24, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 181 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1032542330
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1032542331