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Syncope

An Evidence-Based Approach

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Authors:
  1. Michele Brignole

    1. Dipto. Cardiologia, Centro Aritmologico, Ospedali del Tigullio, Lavagna, Italy

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  2. David G. Benditt

    1. Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA

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  • Thorough multidisciplinary guideline-based review of the topic
  • Discusses and reviews the evidence base behind diagnosis and management of syncope
  • Contains practical information for the management of syncope
  • Includes a number of case histories explaining the pearls and pitfalls

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Table of contents (21 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Current Evidence-Based Knowledge: Classification, Pathophysiology, and Social/Economic Impact

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Syncope: Definition, Terminology, and Classification

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 3-13

    3. Pathophysiology of Syncope

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 15-25

    4. Epidemiology of Syncope (Fainting)

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 27-36

    5. Syncope Burden: Economic Impact of Syncope on Health-Care Resources and Personal Well-Being

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 37-45

  3. Current Evidence-Based Knowledge: Structured Diagnostic Strategy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 47-47
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    2. The Initial Evaluation of T-LOC: Diagnostic Strategy Based on the Initial Findings

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 49-63

    3. Transient Loss of Consciousness (T-LOC) Risk Stratification

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 65-77

    4. Indications for and Interpretation of Laboratory Diagnostic Tests

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 79-105

    5. Prolonged Ambulatory ECG Diagnostic Monitoring … Current and Evolving Indications

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 107-125

    6. Syncope Facilities: Background and Current Standards

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 127-138

    7. Syncope (T-LOC) Management Units: The Italian Model

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 139-150

  4. Current Evidence-Based Knowledge: Clinical Syndromes – Diagnosis and Therapy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 151-151
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    2. Reflex Syncope (Neurally Mediated Syncope)

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 153-177

    3. Orthostatic Intolerance: Orthostatic Hypotension and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 179-197

    4. Cardiac Syncope

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 199-224

    5. Conditions that Mimic Syncope

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 225-236

    6. Unexplained Syncope in Patients with High Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

      • Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt
      Pages 237-250

  5. Syncope Management in Clinical Practice: How to Do It

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 251-251
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About this book

Syncope represents a multidisciplinary issue in medicine, often involving cardiologists, neurologists, emergency medicine specialists, general practitioners , geriatricians and other clinicians. However, terminology, methodology and guidelines differ making the issue more complex. The Editors of this book present a thorough multidisciplinary review of the topic. Guideline-based, they have assembled a team of key opinion leaders in the study and management of syncope. The first section of the book discusses the scientific basis behind the diagnosis and management of syncope going into detail regarding the pathways leading to syncope symptoms and the pathology behind them. The second section of the book then takes a more practical approach defining the practice of syncope management and including a number of case histories explaining the pearls and pitfalls of the current guidelines.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dipto. Cardiologia, Centro Aritmologico, Ospedali del Tigullio, Lavagna, Italy

    Michele Brignole

  • Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA

    David G. Benditt

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Syncope

  • Book Subtitle: An Evidence-Based Approach

  • Authors: Michele Brignole, David G. Benditt

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-201-8

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London Limited 2011

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-85729-200-1Published: 17 February 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-85729-201-8Published: 11 February 2011

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 344

  • Topics: Cardiology, Neurology, General Practice / Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine

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