Management of vasovagal syncope
Vasovagal syncope (VVS) is a very common form of fainting. Treatment begins with patient education about the mechanism of fainting, and the non-lethal nature of vasovagal syncope. In this article, we review several non-pharmacological approaches that form the foundation of our current treatments. These include increases in dietary salt and water intake, the use of compression garments, physical counter-maneuvers and tilt-training. When these approaches are inadequate, medications can sometimes be effective.
Source: Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Brennan A. Ballantyne, Sevan Letourneau-Shesaf, Satish R. Raj Source Type: research
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