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A positive response to head-up tilt testing predicts syncopal recurrence in carotid sinus syndrome patients with permanent pacemakers

Authors :
Germano Gaggioli
Gino Lolli
Carlo Menozzi
Gianluigi Devoto
Enrico Gostoli
Michele Brignole
Nicola Bottoni
Lorella Gianfranchi
Daniele Oddone
Source :
The American Journal of Cardiology. 76:720-722
Publication Year :
1995
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 1995.

Abstract

In conclusion, most of the carotid sinus syndrome patients who have syncopal recurrence despite pacing therapy have a positive response to head-up tilt testing, which suggests the presence of a more complex neurogenic disease.

Details

ISSN :
00029149
Volume :
76
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The American Journal of Cardiology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....a7247d1021db2cbef639cbdd69d994be