Syncope and Transient Loss of Consciousness: Multidisciplinary Management [Paperback]

David G. Benditt (Editor), Michele Brignole (Editor), Antonio Raviele (Editor), Wouter Wieling (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1405176253 | ISBN-13: 978-1405176255 | Edition: 1

Syncope is one of the most important causes of transient loss of consciousness, and is such a common event that it may be encountered by practitioners in virtually any field of medicine. As such, a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals may be involved in its assessment and management.

Edited by distinguished individuals whose pioneering work in syncope highlights careers devoted to improving patient care, this book provides:
• Succinct, practical and up-to-date guidance on the optimal clinical evaluation and treatment of patients with syncope and transient loss of consciousness in a multidisciplinary framework
• Evidence-based recommendations founded on comprehensive literature review and extensive clinical experience by expert contributors
• Meaningful clinical tips for appropriate use of guidelines in clinical practice
• Key recent citations

Building on the European Society of Cardiology Syncope Guidelines, this book provides a clear evaluation of the latest recommendations for care of patients with syncope and transient loss of consciousness, with a multidisciplinary focus that makes it equally relevant for general physicians or those specializing in cardiology or neurology.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

The next step in developing guidelines for syncope managementTakes the next step toward developing multidisciplinary practice guidelines for managing the broad variety of conditions associated with transient loss of consciousness (TLOC), including syncope Expert contributors address specific aspects of the current ESC Guidelines to give clear evaluations of suggested changes Draws on published literature and the authors professional experience

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Syncope is one of the most important causes of transient loss of consciousness, and is such a common event that it may be encountered by practitioners in virtually any field of medicine. As such, a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals may be involved in its assessment and management.

Edited by distinguished individuals whose pioneering work in syncope highlights careers devoted to improving patient care, this book provides:
• Succinct, practical and up-to-date guidance on the optimal clinical evaluation and treatment of patients with syncope and transient loss of consciousness in a multidisciplinary framework
• Evidence-based recommendations founded on comprehensive literature review and extensive clinical experience by expert contributors
• Meaningful clinical tips for appropriate use of guidelines in clinical practice
• Key recent citations

Building on the European Society of Cardiology Syncope Guidelines, this book provides a clear evaluation of the latest recommendations for care of patients with syncope and transient loss of consciousness, with a multidisciplinary focus that makes it equally relevant for general physicians or those specializing in cardiology or neurology.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (November 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405176253
• ISBN-13: 978-1405176255
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,769,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)