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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 120-122 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 21 Dec 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2018 |
Keywords
- Cardioinhibitory syncope
- Leadless pacemaker
- Loop recorder
- Vasovagal syncope