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Neurocardiogenic (Vasodepressor) Syncope.
- Source :
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New England Journal of Medicine . 7/1/93, Vol. 329 Issue 1, p30-30. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 1993
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Abstract
- The article reports about a medical research conducted on a 72-year-old woman with breast cancer, that had metastasized to the glossopharyngeal region, who had recurrent episodes of sudden lightheadedness, diaphoresis, and syncope. A dual-chamber pacemaker was implanted, but syncope recurred, always preceded by severe neck pain. During the tilt-table test with the pacemaker inactivated, the patient's usual symptoms developed. She lost consciousness and had a seizure, but regained consciousness after she was returned to the supine position. Treatment with disopyramide eliminated the syncopal episodes over five months of follow-up.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00284793
- Volume :
- 329
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New England Journal of Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24917053
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM199307013290106