A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of permanent cardiac pacing for the treatment of recurrent tilt-induced vasovagal syncope. The vasovagal syncope and pacing trial (SYNPACE)

2004323 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Antonio Raviele · Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I

Franco Giada · Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I

C. Menozzi · Santa Maria Nuova Hospital

G. Speca · University of Teramo

S. Orazi

Giulio Gasparini · Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I

R Sutton · Royal Brompton Hospital

Abstract

Our data were unable to show a superiority of active pacing versus inactive pacing in preventing syncopal recurrence in patients with severe recurrent tilt-induced vasovagal syncope.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders Neurology and Historical Studies Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Heart Journal

Volume 25, Issue 19, pp. 1741-1748

DOI: 10.1016/j.ehj.2004.06.031

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