14.30-16.30

Oral Communications

8. UNEXPLAINED AND VASOVAGAL SYNCOPE

Chairmen: D. Hachul / Sao Paulo, Brazil – R.A. Kenny / Dublin, Ireland

Value of prodromal signs and symptoms in the differential diagnosis of cardiogenic and neurogenic syncope
P.J. Stryjewski, B. Nessler, A. Kuczaj, E. Nowalany-Kozielska, J. Nessler / Chrzanow, Poland

Ajmaline challenge to unmask atrioventricular conduction defects in patients with unexplained syncope, no structural heart diseases and a normal ECG
F. Pentimalli, L. Bacino, G.B. Siri, M. Gazzarata, M. Ghione, P. Bellotti / Savona, Italy

Changes of nitric oxide serum concentration during head-up tilt test in patients with vasovagal syncope
A.Z. Pietrucha, T. Wójcik, I. Bzukala, J. Jedrzejczyk-Spaho, M. Wnuk, D. Mroczek-Czernecka, E. Konduracka, S. Ch?opicki, J. Nessler / Krakow, Poland

Hemodynamic monitoring by the method of electrical velocimetry during head up tilt testing
C. Podoleanu, I. Coman, C. Tarta, Zs. Jeremias, A. Trif, I. Grancea, E. Carasca / Tirgu Mures, Romania

Implantable loop recorder: a syncope unit experience
A. Ungar, M. Rafanelli, A. Ceccofiglio, F. Tesi, G. Toffanello, V.M. Chisciotti, G. Rivasi, N. Marchionni / Florence, Italy

Implantable loop recorder: from the indication to diagnosis
I. Silveira, M.J. Sousa, B. Brochado, N. Antunes, V. Silva, C. Roque, A. Pinheiro-Vieira; V. Lagarto, A. Hipólito-Reis, A. Luz, S. Torres / Porto, Portugal

Combined role of tilt table test and implantable loop recorder to identify patients affected by severe clinical presentation of neurally-mediated reflex syncope who could respond to cardiac pacing
M. Tomaino, M. Unterhuber, M. Manfrin, L. Bertagnolli, P. Sgobino, W. Rauhe / Bolzano, Italy

Safety and tolerability of Tilt Testing and Carotid Sinus Massage in the Oldest Old
A. Ungar, G. Rivasi, M. Rafanelli, G. Toffanello, A. Ceccofiglio, F. Tesi, N. Marchionni / Florence, Italy