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Hyperventilation-Induced Syncope: No Need to Panic

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: Accurately diagnosing and treating adult patients presenting with recurrent syncope can be extremely problematic. We present the case of a patient who presented with recurrent syncope. We propose that many cases currently classified as idiopathic may in fact be due to orthostatic hypotension secondary to hyperventilation, or simply hyperventilation-induced syncope. The presence of undiagnosed psychiatric disorders should be considered in these patients.

Source: Clinical Medicine & Research

DOI: 10.3121/cmr.1.2.137

Authors: J. E. David, S. H. Yale, H. J. Vidaillet

Institutions: Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2163150958