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Physical manoeuvres to prevent vasovagal syncope and initial orthostatic hypotension /

Paul Krediet shows how physical manoeuvres can prevent vasovagal syncope and near syncope from initial orthostatic hypotension.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Krediet, Constantijn Thomas Paul
Formato: Tesis Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Amsterdam] : Vossiuspers UvA, ©2007.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Acknowledgements; Co-authors and their Current Affiliations; 1. Introduction; 2. Management of Vasovagal Syncope: Controlling or Aborting Faints by Leg Crossing and Muscle Tensing; 3. Leg Crossing, Muscle Tensing, Squatting and the "Crash-position" are Effective Against Vasovagal Reactions Through Increases in Cardiac Output; 4. Leg Crossing Improves Orthostatic Tolerance in Healthy Subjects: a Placebo Controlled Cross-over Study; 5. Lower Body Muscle Tensing Diminishes the Blood Pressure Decrease Upon Standing From Squatting in the Post-vasovagal State.