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A refractory case of vasovagal syncope treated with theophylline
A Moore1, J C T Close, S H D Jackson
1Clinical Age Assessment, Unit Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Limerick, Republic of Ireland. alanmoore@elivefree.net
Abstract:
We report the case of a 23 year-old female with neurocardiogenic syncope refractory to treatment with other agents who responded to theophylline. Despite inconsistent clinical trial evidence to support its use, theophylline may prove useful in individual cases.