Pathophysiology of reflex syncope: A review

Wayne O Adkisson; David G Benditt

doi:10.1111/jce.13266

Pathophysiology of reflex syncope: A review

J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2017 Sep;28(9):1088-1097. doi: 10.1111/jce.13266.

Authors

Wayne O Adkisson¹, David G Benditt¹

Affiliation

¹ Cardiac Arrhythmia and Syncope Center, Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

PMID: 28776824
DOI: 10.1111/jce.13266

Abstract

In this correspondence, the pathophysiology of reflex syncope (vasovagal syncope, carotid sinus syndrome, and situational syncope) is reviewed, including clarification of the nomenclature.

Keywords: nomenclature; pathophysiology; reflex syncope; situational syncope; vasovagal syncope.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Brain / blood supply*
Cerebrovascular Circulation / physiology*
Humans
Reflex*
Syncope / diagnosis
Syncope / physiopathology*