Recurrent Syncope in Patients with Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity
Joint Authors
Cencetti, Simone
Lagi, Alfonso
Cerisano, Sergio
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Syncope recurrence in pacemaker-implanted subjects for the cardio-inhibitory response to sinus carotid massage (SCM) was investigated.
The study-hypothesis was that recurrences had significant vasodepressor responses that could justify the loss of consciousness.
Forty-six patients were enrolled (16 patients and 30 controls), followed and revaluated after 5–7 years.
At the end of follow-up, significant differences were found between patients and controls in mean SCM SAP (87 versus 106 mmHg) and reduction in mean SCM SAP (59 versus 38 mmHg); in the number of symptomatic subjects soon after SCM (5 versus 1); and in the number of subjects suffering from orthostatic hypotension.
A subgroup of 13 patients showed significantly different hypotensive responses to SCM compared with the values observed at study recruitment.
The data showed that some subjects with a defined hemodynamic pattern in response to SCM may change their characteristics and have spontaneous and/or provocative symptoms.
These data explain the syncopal relapses, and suggest the presence of autonomic dysregulation in individuals with carotid sinus hypersensitivity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lagi, Alfonso& Cerisano, Sergio& Cencetti, Simone. 2012. Recurrent Syncope in Patients with Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity. ISRN Cardiology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lagi, Alfonso…[et al.]. Recurrent Syncope in Patients with Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity. ISRN Cardiology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455285
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lagi, Alfonso& Cerisano, Sergio& Cencetti, Simone. Recurrent Syncope in Patients with Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity. ISRN Cardiology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455285
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-455285