Permanent cardiac pacing as primary therapy for neurocardiogenic (reflex) syncope
- 1 October 2004
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Clinical Autonomic Research
- Vol. 14 (1), i76-i79
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-004-1011-3
Abstract
Recurrent reflex (or neurocardiogenic) syncope is a common clinical problem. Pacemaker therapy has been advocated as a potential therapy in severe or drug refractory cases of reflex syncope, while others have suggested that it may provide a benefit if employed as a primary therapeutic modality. The following paper reviews the concepts behind pacemaker therapy for reflex syncope and the results of various clinical trials that have evaluated its potential utility as a primary therapeutic modality.Keywords
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