Syncope: Mechanisms and Management [Hardcover]

Blair Grubb (Editor), Brian Olshansky (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0879936835 | ISBN-13: 978-0879936839 | Publication Date: January 15, 1998 | Edition: 1

Syncope: Mechanisms and Management is the most comprehensive textbook ever published on this common clinical entity. It provides up-to-date coverage of virtually every known cause of syncope, integrating knowledge of pathophysiology with practical guidelines for diagnosis and management. Incorporating clinical, investigative and experimental work conducted by leading authorities from all over the world, this book will serve as a practical resource for practicing cardiologists, electrophysiologists, neurologists, internists, pediatricians, and family physicians, as well as residents and fellows in these disciplines.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Chapters 3, 5, and 8 provide particularly complete reviews of three major syncopal etiologies. Chapter 3 summarizes typical and atypical presentations of neurocardiogenic syncope, and includes a detailed description of head-upright tilt table testing. Recent clinical investigations examining therapies for neurocardiogenic syncope are discussed, in the context of postulated pathophysiologic mechanisms. Sinus node dysfunction and AV conduction disturbances are highlighted in chapter 5, along with discussions of congenital and acquired conduction system disease. Indications for pacing and electrophysiological study in the setting of bradyarrhythmias are given. Chapter 8 summarizes neurologic syndromes associated with syncope, focusing on distinguishing aspects of clinical presentation. Illustrations, tables, and case studies are effectively used throughout the text for clarification and emphasis. Although the inclusion of sample electrophysiologic study traces is helpful, abbreviated labeling of these traces may impede interpretation by non-electrophysiologists.

"This text is distinguished by its comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the problem of syncope. Importantly, new concepts related to the pathogenesis and treatment of syncope are introduced."

Doody's Review Service

"This text may represent the most thorough treatment of syncope to date. ...no other publication presents as detailed and comprehensive a review of this subject."

Annals of Internal Medicine

"...this is a most worthwhile addition to the cardiovascular library. It will prove interesting reading for cardiologists and internists, and a useful resource for neurologists and family physicians. For a quick approach to a patient in your office, you need read no further than the first two chapters."

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

"...this book deserves a prominent place on the shelf of anyone involved in caring for the patient presenting with syncope. Whether an emergency room physician, cardiologist, internist, or neurologist, the established practitioner or trainee should make a conscientious and 'conscious' effort to read and own this book."

Circulation

"Overall this text is clearly written and very complete. It does highlight the complex interdisciplinary nature of syncope, and is unique in that information is presented from the perspective of neurologists, cardiologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and legal professionals. It is a valuable reference for all health care professionals involved in the management of these potentially complex patients."

Archives of Neurology

From the Back Cover

Syncope: Mechanisms and Management is the principle text and sole source devoted to pathophysiological, clinical diagnostic and therapeutic information in this field.

The second edition has been completely updated and remains the most comprehensive and useable reference ever published on this common clinical entity. It is a ‘must-have’ purchase providing up-to-date coverage of virtually every known cause of syncope, integrating knowledge of pathophysiology with practical guidelines for diagnosis and management.

This book includes new chapters and new data from the ISSUE trial, as well as results of the multi-center trials using device therapy in patients with syncope and organic heart disease. It also contains updated information about the mechanism of neurocardiogenic syncope, carotid-sinus hypersensitivity, syncope in childhood and adolescence, chronic fatigue, orthostatic and hypotension disorders.

Syncope: Mechanisms and Management is thoughtfully structured to make this large quantity of diverse information easy to digest – each section designed to stand alone while also being part of a coherent whole, forming a solid foundation for further development in this rapidly expanding and increasingly complex field.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (January 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879936835
• ISBN-13: 978-0879936839
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,299,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars essential reference for anyone with autonomic dysfunction, September 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Syncope: Mechanisms and Management (Hardcover)

This book is a valuable guide for patients grappling with autonomic dysfuntion, and also for their relatives. Several different classes of sycope are covered in detail. Many patients spend years trying to get a correct diagnosis, and after diagnosis, they struggle to find some helpful therapy. Many family practice physicians may see a patient with prodromal symptoms for years before referring them to a specialist. This work helps explain why these problems are often brushed aside.