Medline ® Abstract for Reference 23
of 'Nonepileptic paroxysmal disorders in adolescents and adults'
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Hyperventilation-induced syncope: no need to panic.
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David JE, Yale SH, Vidaillet HJ
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Clin Med Res. 2003;1(2):137.
Accurately diagnosing and treating adult patients presenting with recurrent syncope can be extremely problematic. We present the case of a patient who presented with recurrent syncope. We propose that many cases currently classified as idiopathic may in fact be due to orthostatic hypotension secondary to hyperventilation, or simply hyperventilation-induced syncope. The presence of undiagnosed psychiatric disorders should be considered in these patients.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, Wisconsin 54449, USA.
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