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[Lipothymia and syncope in adolescents].

V Franco1, G Russo

  • 1Unità Operativa di Pediatria e Neonatologia, Centro di Endocrinologia dell'Infanzia e dell'Adolescenza, Università Vita e Salute, IRCCS H S. Raffaele, Milan, Italy.

Minerva Pediatrica
|October 22, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Vasovagal syncope, common in children, involves temporary loss of consciousness due to reduced blood flow to the brain. Evaluation focuses on history, physical exams, and ECG, with treatment tailored to recurrent or injurious cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics

Context:

  • Syncope, characterized by transient loss of consciousness, affects children and adolescents.
  • Vasovagal syncope is the most prevalent form, typically benign and self-limiting.
  • Inadequate cerebral perfusion underlies syncope, stemming from various physiological disruptions.

Purpose:

  • To outline the diagnostic approach for syncope in pediatric populations.
  • To detail the pathophysiology of syncope, including common inciting stimuli.
  • To review current therapeutic strategies for managing recurrent or complicated syncope.

Summary:

  • Evaluation relies on detailed history, physical examination, and mandatory electrocardiogram (ECG).
  • Pathophysiology involves compromised cerebral perfusion via decreased cardiac output, vasomotor changes, dysrhythmia, or impaired cerebral vascular tone.

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  • Tilt table testing aids in therapy selection, while treatment ranges from lifestyle modifications to pharmacologic interventions like beta-blockers, midodrine, and SRIs.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a framework for accurate diagnosis and management of pediatric syncope.
    • Highlights the importance of identifying underlying causes to prevent recurrence and injury.
    • Informs clinical decision-making regarding the use of specific pharmacologic agents for refractory cases.