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9780879934910

The Fainting Phenomenon: Understanding Why People Faint and What Can Be Done About It

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  • ISBN13:

    9780879934910

  • ISBN10:

    0879934913

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2001-09-01
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Summary

This text is a straightforward guide to the phenomenon of fainting, its diagnosis and treatment, also covering parallel problems such as orthostatic intolerance, hypotension and chronic fatigue. An extensive glossary of related terms is also included. This volume would be of interest as an introduction to the general physician or for the layperson who seeks reassurance after suffering fainting phenomena or witnessing such problems in a family member.

Table of Contents

Dedication iii
Foreword iv
Introduction
1(2)
The Fainting Phenomenon
3(4)
The Normal Nervous System
7(12)
The Normal Cardiovascular System
19(20)
Orthostatic Intolerance and Orthostatic (Postural) Hypotension
39(16)
Neurogenic Syncope
55(8)
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
63(6)
Other Possible Causes of Fainting
69(6)
Fainting in Children and Adolescents and in Older People
75(14)
Diagnosing the Underlying Causes of Fainting
89(16)
Treating Fainting
105(16)
Wrapping Up
121(2)
About the Authors 123(2)
Glossary of Useful Terms 125

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