"Neurally-mediated syncope is the most common cause Of transient loss of consciousness. In this report, we describe an index case of a 43-year-old mail With multiple episodes of neurally-mediated syncope," researchers in the United States report (see also Syncope).

"He underwent tilt-table testing, resulting in asystole for 15 seconds with generalized convulsions. After permanent pacemaker implantation, the patient had another syncopal episode requiring adjustment of pacemaker settings," wrote O. Go and colleagues, State University of New York.

The researchers concluded: "Current concepts of the pathophysiology as well as the diagnosis and management of this condition are discussed.."

Go and colleagues published their study in American Journal of the Medical Sciences (Malignant Neurally-Mediated Syncope: Pathophysiology and Treatment. American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 2009;337(6):476-479).

For additional information, contact O. Go, State University of New York, Dept. of Medical, 750 E Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210, USA.

Publisher contact information for the American Journal of the Medical Sciences is: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 530 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106-3621, USA.

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