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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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July 2024
Chamran Cardiovascular Medical and Research Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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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February 2023
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur, IND.
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF3D Print Addit Manuf
April 2022
Physical Chemistry of Building Materials, Institute for Building Materials, D-BAUG, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.
The rapid growth of interest toward concrete digital fabrication reflects the current aspiration for better, smarter, faster, and greener construction means. Among a broad variety of techniques developed by our community, digital casting presents clear advantages regarding dimensional precision, geometrical freedom, and surface finish of the produced elements. In contrast to robotic slip forming, the usage of digitally fabricated formworks requires simpler equipment.
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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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