SYNCOPE. FROM ETIOPATHOGENESIS TO NEW THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS

Chapter 1: Syncope: Definition, Terminology and Classification
Chapter 2. Epidemiology and Economics of Syncope
Chapter 3. Etiopathogenesis of Syncope
Chapter 4. Initial Evaluation and Risk Stratification in Syncope
Chapter 5. Diagnostic Tests in Syncope
Chapter 5A. Tilt-table testing, Autonomic Tests and Electrophysiological Study
Chapter 5B. ECG, Prolonged Ambulatory Monitoring, and Exercise Stress Testing
Chapter 6. Reflex Syncope
6A. Vasovagal Syncope
6B. Other Causes of Reflex syncope
Chapter 7. Adenosine Sensitive Syncope: Diagnosis & Management
Chapter 8. Disorders of Orthostatic Intolerance: Orthostatic Hypotension and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Chapter 9. Cardiac Syncope
Chapter 10. Syncope in children
Chapter 11. Pseudosyncope and ictal syncope: Diagnosis & Management
Chapter 12. Other neurological conditions (Sleep disorders, autonomic failure, and structural brain lesions)
Chapter 13. Management of Reflex Syncope
13A. Non-pharmacological and Pharmacological Management of Reflex Syncope
13B. Cardioneuroablation
13C. Cardiac Pacing in Reflex Syncope
Chapter 14. The Legal Aspects of Syncope
Chapter 15. Syncope & Falls in Older Adults

Syncope is a common condition related to transient loss of consciousness due to global cerebral hypoperfusion and caused by a variety of aetiologies. Although it is self-limited, and usually benign, syncope can be the harbinger of life-threatening heart rhythm problems due to cardiac conditions. A multidisciplinary approach is practical for its evaluation and treatment, requiring the expertise of cardiologists, neurologists, emergency medicine specialists, and other clinicians. This book provides a detailed review of etiopathogenesis and a state-of the art update on therapeutic options offering recommendations based on the guidelines and experience of experts while discussing procedures and tests with their indications, methodology, interpretation, and limitations.

Key Features:
• Discusses new diagnostic tools, and therapeutic modalities, with supportive videos in each chapter.
• Provides up-to-date recommendations regarding the indications for and appropriate interpretation of non-invasive and invasive cardiac testing, for cardiologists and internists.
• Places particular emphasis on diagnosing and treating reflex and arrhythmic syncope.