Syncope due to Autonomic Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Management

Wayne O Adkisson; David G Benditt

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2015.02.002

Syncope due to Autonomic Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Management

Med Clin North Am. 2015 Jul;99(4):691-710. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2015.02.002. Epub 2015 Apr 15.

Authors

Wayne O Adkisson¹, David G Benditt²

Affiliations

¹ Cardiovascular Division, Cardiac Arrhythmia and Syncope Center, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Cardiovascular Division, Cardiac Arrhythmia and Syncope Center, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.

PMID: 26042877
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2015.02.002

Abstract

Syncope is one of several disorders that cause transient loss of consciousness. Cerebral hypoperfusion is the proximate cause of syncope. Transient or fixed autonomic nervous system dysfunction is a major contributor in many causes. A structured approach to the evaluation of syncope allows for more effective therapy.

Keywords: Orthostatic hypotension; Primary and secondary autonomic dysfunction; Syncope.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / complications
Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological
Disease Management*
Heart Function Tests
Humans
Hypotension, Orthostatic / complications
Physical Examination
Prescription Drugs / adverse effects
Risk Assessment
Syncope / diagnosis*
Syncope / etiology
Syncope / therapy*

Substances

Prescription Drugs