Aim: In light of many recent advances in the field of vasovagal syncope, a selective review has been undertaken of these developments.
Methods: Recent publications on the following topics were reviewed; understanding of vasovagal syncope pathophysiology, tilt-testing methodology and interpretation, drug, ablation and pacemaker therapy.
Results and conclusions: The vasovagal syncope field is very active in researching its pathophysiology, using it to gain better understanding of the process and applying this knowledge to therapy.
Keywords: advances in tilt‐testing methodology; pharmacotherapy in vasovagal syncope; syncope; vasovagal syncope pathophysiology.
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