Abstract
Transient loss of consciousness is a common symptom in the general population; it is estimated that approximately 40 % individuals will faint at least once in their lifetime. Vasovagal syncope (VVS), characterized by paroxysmal reflex-mediated hypotension associated with bradycardia, is the most common of the neurally mediated syncopal syndromes. The neurally mediated vasovagal reflex is caused by a rapid increase in vagal tone, which results in bradycardia or asystole, associated with hypotension, caused by the reduction in peripheral sympathetic activity, leading to systemic vasodilation with consequent global cerebral hypoperfusion and loss of consciousness.
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Ammirati, F., Danisi, N., Romano, M. (2015). Treatment of Vasovagal Syncope: Counseling, Drugs, and Counter-Pressure Maneuvers. In: Alboni, P., Furlan, R. (eds) Vasovagal Syncope. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09102-0_19
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