Syncope: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment 2024

J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2024 Dec 30. doi: 10.1111/jce.16546. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

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.