10.45-12.30

Core Curriculum

Syncope 2015 update

Program Chairmen: David G. Benditt – Brian Olshansky

SYNCOPE: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Chairmen: P. Alboni/ Ferrara, Italy – R. Sutton/ Montecarlo, Monaco

Evolution of vasovagal syncope: is there a useful protective effect?
J.J. Blanc/ Brest, France

Neuropeptides in autonomic dysfunction and syncope
D.G. Benditt/ Minneapolis, USA

Do we really understand carotid hypersensitivity?
M. Brignole / Lavagna, Italy

Case Study #2 18 yo female with recurrent episodic nausea and pallor followed by
collapse. Fatigue upon awakening. Monitor shows sinus slowing with episodes.
Tilt-table test was positive for syncope and relative bradycardia with marked
hypotension. What are the management approaches? What are the data?
F. Giada/ Noale, Italy