Syncope: Mechanisms and Management [Hardcover]

Blair P. Grubb MD (Author), Brian Olshansky (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1405122072 | ISBN-13: 978-1405122078 | Publication Date: May 9, 2005 | Edition: 2

The second edition of Syncope: Mechanisms and Management has been completely updated and revised and remains 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

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'The editors succeed in providing a comprehensive and up-to-date description of the broad scope of syncope, which makes this book a principal text in the field of syncope. The book is very well written and is an excellent addition to the library of any physician who seeks information on the causes, evaluation, and management of syncope.'

Hamid Afshar (MD, Ochsner Clinic Foundation), Doodys

Book Description

The authors plan to include important recent information concerning syncope.There are new data from the ISSUE TrialThere are data from multicenter trials using device therapy in syncope patients showing improved survivalThere have been updates in the ACC/AHA guidelines for device implantation for syncope patientsThere are new European Society of Cardiology Guidelines regarding syncopeThere is new information regarding and new treatments for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and chronic fatigue syndromeThe mechanisms of neurocardiogenic syncope are better defined. The methods to assess patients are different and new therapies have emergedThere is more general information concerning the epidemiology of syncope, its association with sudden death, and its relationship to cardiac disease.There is new and important information concerning carotid sinus hypersensitivity which will be written by one of the renowned experts in the field from the United Kingdom, Rose Kenny.There is an updated chapter on syncope in the child and adolescent.There will be updated and revised information regarding neurological issues related to syncope written by Dr. Philip Low.There will be new information regarding implantable loop recorders. Randomized clinical trials show benefit and may emphasize the earlier use of such devices in syncope patients.There is important new information concerning legal aspects of syncope and there are changes in some state laws.Dr. Mark Estes, and expert on syncope in the athlete, will write a chapter on that topic. This area may attract sports-minded physicians. This is an area in which there has been substantial advancements in knowledge.The chapters on electrophysiology testing and ventricular arrhythmias will be combined and updated.There is no competition to this book that has developed over the years. This book will continue to dominate the market regarding syncope, and those who purchased the first edition (more than 3,000) will likely want to buy the second edition with the substantial additions, improvements, edits, and changes from the first edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (May 9, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405122072
• ISBN-13: 978-1405122078
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #865,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy on the autonomics, May 16, 2009

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Michael K. Belz "carmkb" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Syncope: Mechanisms and Management (Hardcover)

You can tell where the emphasis is going to be tell by who edited this book. This is what I expected, what I wanted and what I got.
This is an excellent complete well written and edited book that provides electrophysiologists and cardiologists, who are asked to manage non-arrhythmic syncope whether we like it or not, with a basis to do so.
This novel is an excellent compedium of knowledge for the general cardiologist or electrophysiologist providing a very practical knowledge of non-arrhythmic syncope with an appropriate level of basic science.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Clinical Syncope Text, April 19, 2009

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As a practicing cardiologist, I routinely treat patients with syncope, and this text, edited by one of the leaders in the world on the subject, is excellent and has been very useful to me. There is enough basic science here to be useful (and you cannot treat syncope without understanding the underlying mechanisms) without becoming tedious, and is included to the extent necessary. The text is very direct regarding how to optimally proceed to attempt to establish a diagnosis, and options regarding treatment are clearly spelled out. In addition to chapters on the various types of syncope, there are also chapters on special populations (young, elderly, athletes) as well as chapters on the legal aspects of providing care to this population. For any health care provider who routinely provides evaluation or treatment for patients with syncope I simply cannot recommend this book highly enough.

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, August 12, 2008

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Rita Martinez "jaqui" (mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Syncope: Mechanisms and Management (Hardcover)

It's an excellent book, because it have information that you don't found here in Mexico in the library about Dysautonomia.