Pharmacological norepinephrine transporter inhibition for the prevention of vasovagal syncope in young and adult subjects: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Vasovagal syncope (VVS) significantly reduces quality of life yet lacks effective medical therapies. Pharmacological norepinephrine transporter (NET) inhibition increases synaptic norepinephrine reuptake, which may be able to prevent hypotension, bradycardia, and syncope.

Source: Heart Rhythm - March 5, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lucy Y. Lei, Satish R. Raj, Robert S. Sheldon Source Type: research