Effect of Etilefrine in Preventing Syncopal Recurrence in Patients With Vasovagal Syncope

1999202 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Antonio Raviele · Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I

Michele Brignole · Santa Maria Nuova Hospital

Richard Sutton · Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti

Paoló Alboni · Azienda Ospedaliera Bolognini Seriate

Paolo Giani · Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti

C. Menozzi · Santa Maria Nuova Hospital

Andrés Moyá

Abstract

Oral etilefrine is not superior to placebo in preventing spontaneous episodes of vasovagal syncope. Randomized controlled studies are essential to assess the real usefulness of any proposed therapy for patients with vasovagal syncope.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 99, Issue 11, pp. 1452-1457

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.99.11.1452

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