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Vasovagal Syncope: A Review of Current and Emerging Therapies for a Common Cardiology Condition.

J Tehran Heart Cent

January 2024

Department of Cardiac Sciences, Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Vasovagal syncope (VVS), characterized by transient loss of consciousness, is among the most prevalent reasons for emergency visits worldwide. Although benign in nature, VVS can be accompanied by traumatic injury, leading to morbidity and decreased quality of life, especially in those with VVS recurrence. The management includes non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic therapies (if resistant), patient education and reassurance, salt and fluid intake increase, and physical counter-pressure maneuvers.

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Background: Syncope is among the most common paroxysmal disorders in children and adolescents. Vasovagal syncope is the most common syncope in children and adolescents. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of self-care recommendations with and without tilt training on the Quality of Life (QoL) of children and adolescents with syncope.

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Objectives The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of leg raise and leg fold maneuvers to prevent syncope during extraction procedures. Methods This study included 30 patients with a previous history of syncope and dental anxiety. Patients were randomly divided into two groups consisting of 15 patients each.

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Current approach to the treatment of vasovagal syncope in adults.

Intern Emerg Med

January 2023

Libin Cardiovascular Institute, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada.

Vasovagal syncope (VVS) is the most common cause of transient loss of consciousness. Although not associated with mortality, it causes injuries, reduces quality of life, and is associated with anxiety and depression. The European and North American cardiac societies recently published syncope clinical practice guidelines.

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