[Vasovagal syncope: diagnosis and management]

Vasovagal syncope is the main cause of syncope. The mechanism behind this syncope has not been clearly identified, but the main hypothesis is a paradoxical reaction of the autonomic nervous system leading to hypotension and/or bradycardia. According to the recommendations of the European Society of Cardiology, the diagnosis can be made only on the basis of history. In patients where the diagnosis is not clear, we can offer to make a tilt test, which is, however, limited in terms of sensitivity and does not represent the gold standard. The initial management is primarily conservative. Pacing should still be revisit by future studies.