Syncope: preventive measures
Evidence-based neurology checklist on syncope: preventive measures: Adequate fluid intake This prevents presyncope on tilt table in healthy subjects It works by increasing peripheral vascular resistance: not by increasing blood volume The drink should be taken just before engaging in…
Adequate fluid intake
- This prevents presyncope on tilt table in healthy subjects
- It works by increasing peripheral vascular resistance: not by increasing blood volume
- The drink should be taken just before engaging in syncope-precipitating activities
Preventative postures
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT): indications
Other preventative measures
References
- Parry SW, Reeve P, Lawson J, et al. The Newcastle protocols 2008: an update on head-up tilt table testing and the management of vasovagal syncope and related disorders. Heart 2009; 95:416-420.
- Grubb BP. Neurocardiogenic syncope and related disorders of orthostatic intolerance. Circulation 2005; 111:2997-3006.
- Lu CC, Diedrich A, Tung CS, et al. Water ingestion as prophylaxis against syncope. Circulation 2003; 108:2660-2665.
- Schroeder C, Bush VE, Norcliffe LJ, et al. Water drinking acutely improve orthostatic tolerance in healthy subjects. Circulation 2002; 106: 2806-2811.
- Rolak LA. Neurology Secrets. Third edition. Hanley and Belfus Philadelphia 2001 p197.
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