Abstract
Syncope is a common symptom in the general population, reflected by the lifetime prevalence of between 30 and 50 %. Therefore, it is imperative that non-specialists identify and reassure those with relatively benign conditions such as reflex (neurally-mediated) syncope, while referring those at risk of injury and/or sudden death for specialist advice and management. This chapter will focus on reflex and cardiac-related syncope.
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Joint 2009 Consensus of European Society of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society on Syncope
Moya A, Sutton R, Ammirati F, et al. Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of syncope (version 2009). Eur Heart J. 2009;30:2631–71.
Patient and Medical Information on Reflex Syncope
Syncope Trust and Reflex Anoxic Seizures (STARS) charitable organisation. Website www.stars.org.uk
UK DVLA guidance on suitability to continue driving. Website www.gov.uk/government/publications/at-a-glance
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Raju, H., Behr, E.R. (2015). Syncope. In: Kaski, J., Papadakis, M., Raju, H. (eds) Investigating and Managing Common Cardiovascular Conditions. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6696-2_4
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