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Management of syncope

The management of syncope depends on its cause. This article will focus on reflex causes, which are the most common. When syncope is caused by heart disease either structural or arrhythmic, treatment must and can be directed toward that cause.

When the patient should be referred to a syncope expert?

If attacks are several over a relatively short period it would be best if you could be referred to the local syncope expert. This doctor will be very familiar with your condition and know what to do possibly including a tilt test that may bring on syncope.

Brugada Syndrome

Congestive Cardiomyopathy and Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Atrial Fibrillation

Cardiac Conduction System Disease

Arrhythmias in the healthy heart

Ectopic foci

Arrhythmias in various diseases - Atrial Fibrillation

Reentry

Sinus node dysfunction (SND)

Symptoms of sinus node dysfunction (SND)

Management of sinus node dysfunction (SND)