Naslov
Orthostatic intolerance: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome with overlaping vasovagal syncope

Autori
Škerk, Vedrana ; Pintarić, Hrvoje ; Delić-Brkljačić, Diana ; Hećimović, Hrvoje

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Cardiology Update 2011. / - , 2011

Skup
Cardiology Update 2011.

Mjesto i datum
Davos, Švicarska, 13.02.2011. - 18.02.2011

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Nije recenziran

Ključne riječi
orthostatic tachycardia syndrome; overlaping vasovagal syncope

Sažetak
A 28-year-old female with a history of situational syncope and a new-onset right sided hemiparesis is described. Tilt-up table test revealed the postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome followed by vasovagal syncope. Neurological and internal medicine tests showed no particular disorders. The patient underwent autonomic physical training and the tilt-up test performed three months later showed improvement of the autonomic system in terms of lower heart beat rate of the postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and longer duration of the test. This case report describes longstanding idiopathic dysautonomia that can be improved by nonpharmacological treatment, while reminding that this medical condition may also be the cause of syncope.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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