About the Book
Some pathological conditions cannot be explained solely on a cardiac or vascular basis. Hence, an understanding of the complex relationships between the cardiovascular and central nervous systems is extremely important in both caring for patients and furthering knowledge. This volume provides readers with a thorough overview of the present state of knowledge with regard to neurocardiogenic syncope, aiming to assist physicians and researchers in both furthering their understanding of this complex subject and in caring for patients. The book addresses both theoretical areas on pathophysiology, and also covers new testing techniques, including the introduction of the hugely significant head-up tilt test. Emerging data on the treatment of vasovagal syncope is examined along with the effect of primary orthostatic hypotension on the pathophysiology of carotid sinus syndrome. Clinical cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, technologists, and others involved in the care of patients with arrhythmias will all appreciate this book"s direct, accurate information.
Table of Contents:
1. Pathophysiology of Vasovagal SyncopeD. Benditt, K.G. Lurie, S.W. Adler, S. Sakaguchi, J. Schultz 2. Pathophysiology of Carotid Sinus SyndromeJ.J. Blanc, G. L'Heveder, J. Mansourati, H.S. Tea 3. Pharmacological and Neurophysiological Methods of Investigating the Autonomic Nervous SystemJ. Victor 4. Heart Rate, Heart Rate Variability and the Autonomic Nervous SystemP. Coumel, X. Chanudet, N. Neyroud, D. Catuli 5. Importance of Neurocardiogenic Causes in the Etiology of SyncopeW. Kapoor 6. Are There "Hidden" Causes of Neurocardiogenic Syncope?M. Brignole, C. Menozzi 7. Vasovagal Syncope: Clinical Features, Epidemiology and Natural HistoryR. Sutton 8. Tilt Test: Environment, Material, Patient PreparationJ. Victor 9. Tilt Test Procedure: Angle, Duration, Positivity CriteriaJ. Mansourati, J-J. Blanc 10. Isoproterenol and the Tilt Test: Protocol, Importance, ContraindicationsA. Moya, J. Sagrista, G. Peramanyer-Miralda, B. Romero 11. Value of Nitroglycerin and a Provocative Agent During Head-Up Tilt TestA. Raviele, S. Themistocklakis, G. Gasparini 12. Use of Tilt Testing in Clinical Practice. Its Role in the Evaluation of Syncope and DizzinessP. Djiane, J.C. Deharo, G. Macaluso 13. Tilt-Table Testing: Towards a "Universal" ProtocolD. Benditt, K.G. Lurie 14. Is There a Role for Tilt Testing in the Evaluation of Treatment of Vasovagal Syncope?A. Moya, G. Permanyer-Miralda, J. Sagrista, T. Rius 15. Drug Treatment of Vasovagal SyncopeA. Raviele, S. Themistocklakis, G. Gasparini 16. Role of Permanent Cardiac Pacing in Vasovagal SyncopeJ.C. Daubert, P. Mabo, D. Gras, J.M. Baisset 17. Permanent Cardiac Pacing in the Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension: Literature Data and Five Additional CasesJ. Clementy, L. Gencel, S. Garrigue, P. Jais, M. Haissaguerre, D. Shah 18. Carotid Sinus Syndrome: Clinical Presentation, Epidemiology, Investigation and Natural HistoryR. Sutton 19. Secondary Carotid Sinus SyndromeP. Graux, Y. Guyomar, R. Carliez, N. Lemaire, A. Dutoit, L. Croccel 20. Why and When to Treat a Patient with Carotid Sinus SyndromeM. Brignole, C. Menozzi 21. Pacing in Carotid Sinus Syndrome: What is the Best Pacing Mode?S. Cazeau, J.J. Blanc
