The Fainting Phenomenon Understanding Why People Faint and What to do about It

by Grubb, Blair P.

• ISBN13: 9781405148412
• ISBN10: 1405148411
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-02
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Fainting, the sudden and often unpredictable loss of consciousness, can be a frightening experience. While often benign, fainting can sometimes be the sign of serious illness. Recurrent fainting can significantly disrupt a person's life, and make them prone to injury and, on occasion, death.The Fainting Phenomenon, Second Edition is a valuable information resource for anyone whose life is affected by fainting. Written for the layperson, this book will help you: Understand the different reasons why people faint and their significance Seek proper medical attention and treatment Deal with related conditions such as Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Orthostatic Hypertension This is an indispensable and reassuring guide for parents, families and care givers.

Author Biography

Blair P Grubb, MD, is a Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the Medical College of Ohio, in Toledo. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Dr Grubb joined the Medical College’s faculty in 1988, after completing training in cardiovascular disease and electrophysiology at Pennsylvania State University. He has been involved in research into the causes of fainting and automatic nervous system disorders since 1988.

Dr Grubb has written well over 130 scientific papers and is co-editor of a textbook for physicians on fainting (Syncope: Mechanisms and Management 2E, Published June 2005). He received the University of Maryland’s Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1994 and the Medical College’s Dean’s Award for Teaching excellence in 1996.

Table of Contents

About the author	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
The fainting phenomenon	p. 3
The normal nervous system	p. 5
The normal cardiovascular system	p. 15
Orthostatic intolerance and orthostatic (postural) hypotension	p. 33
Neurocardiogenic syncope	p. 47
Postural tachycardia syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome	p. 55
Other possible causes of fainting	p. 61
Fainting in children and adolescents and in older people	p. 67
Diagnosing the underlying causes of fainting	p. 79
Treating fainting	p. 93
Wrapping up	p. 107
Glossary of useful terms	p. 109
Index	p. 131
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