Interestingly, the advice concerning driving remains mostly unspecific for many of the possible causes of syncope, especially if of neurocardiogenic etiology. This article reviews the data from investigations on the recurrence of syncope and management guidelines given by cardiological societies. 展开 ...
Syncope and Drivingdoi:10.1016/j.ccl.2015.04.014SyncopeAutomobiledrivingCardiacarrhythmiasSuddencardiacdeathGuidelinesPrognosisJuanC.GuzmanCarlosA.MorilloSDOSCardiology Clinics
You are at risk of fainting again until these symptoms go away. You will need to avoid driving, climbing ladders, or doing anything that would be dangerous for you or others around you should you pass out. You should also be aware of thewarning signsof another fainting episode and take st...
while driving, or caused significant injury. ∗∗∗Including implantable loop recorder; SUO: syncope of undetermined origin. Clinical history A history taken by an appropriately experienced clinician, and including a witness account, is usually sufficient to secure a diagnosis without the need for...
A 59 year鈥搊ld male without relevant past medical history presented to our hospital because of an episode of chest pain followed by a syncope during driving, completely resolved once arrived at the ED. He complained of other chest pain episodes in the last past weeks. During hospitalization ...
In conclusion, syncope and injury while driving in patients with neurocardiogenic syncope is rare. The precise mechanism of this is unclear but may be related to posture during driving. Consensus among the medical community will be needed to provide specific guidelines in these patients.Bhatia AD...
Red flag symptoms should be checked and driving, working, and avocational implications should be fully considered according to local protocols. The benefits of a hospital syncope clinical decision unit and a rapid access syncope clinic include reduced admissions, reduced length of hospital stay, and ...
Driving impairment caused by episodic brain dysfunction: restrictions for epilepsy and syncope. Ann Neurol 1986;43:558-64Spudis, E., Penry, J., & Gibson, P. (1986). Driving impairment caused by episodic brain dysfunction: Restrictions for epilepsy and syncope. Arch. Neurol., 43, 558-564....
DRIVING GUIDELINESSyncope is a transient loss of consciousness precipitated by cerebral hypoperfusion, which is associated with a brief absence of postural tone and usually followed by a complete recovery. This clinical condition is a common medical problem and may be attributed to a multitude of ...