Reflex Syncope; Etiology; Diagnosis; Management;

Reflex Syncope

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Reflex syncopes include vasovagal, carotid sinus, and situational syncope, share a common pathophysiology: an abrupt slowdown of the heart rate and a dilatation of the blood vessels leading to hypo-perfusion of the brain. Pain, seeing blood, emotional reaction, and prolonged standing are triggers of vasovagal syncope. Situational is triggered by […]