Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8661616 | Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Vasovagal syncope is characterized by vasodilatation and/or bradycardia and thereby a fall in arterial BP and global cerebral perfusion in response to a trigger. Although it is a benign condition, patients with frequent and traumatic episodes need treatment in order to improve quality of life. We describe the case of a 17-years-old boy suffering from cardioinhibitory syncope. At the end of a complete negative cardiac and neurological examination, a loop recorder was implanted. During the subsequent follow-up the ILR documented a 9-s pause. To improve the patient's compliance, and considering cardioinhibitory syncope as a temporary condition, a leadless pacemaker was eventually implanted.
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Authors
Valentina De Regibus, Darragh Moran, Gian Battista Chierchia, Pedro Brugada, Carlo de Asmundis,