Questions concerning the appropriate pharmacologic treatment and evaluation of therapy remain common for the clinician.doi:10.1016/S0733-8651(05)70208-3Christopher S. CadmanElsevier Inc.Cardiology ClinicsCadman CS. Medical therapy of neurocardiogenic syncope. Cardiol Clin. 2001;19:203-213....
Treatment Most of the time, a person who faints ends up lying on the floor. If this happens, the patient should be rolled onto his or her back. Because someone who faints often vomits, bystanders should keep the airway open. A person who is fainting should not be held upright or in ...
These conditions include vasovagal syncope, hyperventilation, angina, and local anesthetic overdose/toxicity. For the unconscious patient, airway, breathing, and circulation should be supported first, followed by consideration of drug therapy.doi:10.1002/9781119121039.ch20Lauren L. Patton...
Instrumental examination should include electrocardiography, detection of comorbid conditions, exercise stress tests such as cycle ergometry or treadmill test, Holter ECG monitor, echocardiography, and coronary angiography for suspected acute myocardial ischemia. Keywords syncope, diagnosis, treatment, arrhythmia...
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(both pulmonary and extrapulmonary).Dyspnea,palpitationsPalpitationsEbstein’s Anomaly, and/orsyncopeSyncopeSyncope is a short-term loss of consciousness and loss of postural stability followed by spontaneous return of consciousness to the previous neurologic baseline without the need for resuscitation. The...
Thetreatmentof hypoxia depends on the primary cause but usually includes administration of oxygen by inhalation (seeoxygen therapy). In some vascular diseases, administration ofvasodilatorsmay help increase circulation, hence oxygen supply, to the tissues. ...
Algorithm for the management of atrial fibrillation Image by Lecturio. AF management consists of the following: Determination of hemodynamic status Rate control OR rhythm control AC therapy Treatment of the underlying cause Special considerations: Newly discovered AF < 24–48 hours → electrical cardiover...
it is imperative to strictly adhere to medical treatment and actively avoid risk factors. This study highlights the importance of considering INOCA as a potential cause of syncope in the differential diagnosis. It emphasizes the need for early diagnosis of INOCA to facilitate more effective management...
A risk score to predict need for treatment for upper-gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Lancet. 2000 Oct 14;356(9238):1318-21. PubMed ID: 11073021 Bleich HL. Computer Evaluation of Acid-Base Disorders. J Clin Invest. 1969; 48:1689-1696. PubMed ID: 4898409 Bloch R. 5 simple clinical ...