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

Syncope due to Autonomic Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Management

Wayne O Adkisson  1 , David G Benditt  2
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Syncope due to Autonomic Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Management

Wayne O Adkisson et al. Med Clin North Am. 2015 Jul.

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.

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