Pathophysiology of reflex syncope: A review |
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| Authors: | Wayne O. Adkisson MD David G. Benditt MD |
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| Affiliation: | Cardiac Arrhythmia and Syncope Center, Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA |
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| Abstract: | In this correspondence, the pathophysiology of reflex syncope (vasovagal syncope, carotid sinus syndrome, and situational syncope) is reviewed, including clarification of the nomenclature. |
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| Keywords: | nomenclature pathophysiology reflex syncope situational syncope vasovagal syncope |
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