General literature - syncope assessment
Therapy of neurally-mediated syncope
The Task Force on Syncope, European Society of Cardiology. Guidelines on Management (Diagnosis and Treatment) of Syncope – Update 2004. Europace 2004, 6:467-537
Occhetta E, Bortnika M, Audoglio R, Vassanelli C. Closed loop stimulation in prevention of vasovagal syncope. Inotropy controlled pacing in vasovagal syncope (INVASY): a multicentre randomized, single blind, controlled study. Europace. 2004; 6:538-547
Conolly SJ, Sheldon R, Thorpe KE et al. Pacemaker Therapy for Prevention of Syncope in Patients With Recurrent Severe Vasovagal Syncope. JAMA 2003; 289; 17:2224-2229
Kapoor WN. Is there an Effective Treatment for Neurally Mediated Syncope? JAMA 2003; 289; 17:2272-2275
Brignole M, Croci F, Menozzi C et al. Isometric Arm Counter-Pressure Maneuvers to Abort Impending Vasovagal Syncope. Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2002; 40; 11:2053-2059
Krediet CTP, van Dijk N, Linzer M et al. Management of Vasovagal Syncope Controlling or Aborting Faints by Leg Crossing and Muscle Tensing. Circulation 2002:1684-1689
Ammirati F, Colivicchi F, Santini M. Permanent Cardiac Pacing Versus Medical Treatment for the Prevention of Recurrent Vasovagal Syncope. Circulation 2001; 104:52-57
Sutton R, Brignole M, Menozzi C et al. Dual-Chamber Pacing in the Treatment of Neurally Mediated Tilt-Positive Cardioinhibitory Syncope. Pacemaker Versus No Therapy: A Multicenter Randomized Study. Circulation 2000; 102:294-299
Weber T. Stellenwert der Kipptischuntersuchung in der Synkopenabklärung. Journal für Kardiologie 2003; 10; 11:473-480 (german)
Kenny RA, O'Shea D, Walker HF. Impact of a Dedicated Syncope and Falls Facility for Older Adults on Emergency Beds. Age and Ageing 2002; 31:272-275
Kenny RA, O'Shea D, Parry SW. The Newcastle Protocols for Head-up Tilt Table Testing in the Diagnosis of Vasovagal Syncope, Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity, and Related Disorders. Heart 2000; 83; 5:564-569
Ward CR, McIntosh S, Kenny RA. Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity - a Modifiable Risk Factor for Fractured Neck of Femur. Age and Ageing 1999; 28:127-133
