The fainting phenomenon [[electronic resource] ] : understanding why people faint and what to do about it / / Blair P. Grubb

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910830076303321
• Autore: Grubb Blair P
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Malden, MA, : Blackwell Pub., 2007
• ISBN: 1-280-93262-7; 9786610932627; 0-470-75090-1; 1-4051-8130-3
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (146 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.12; 616/.047
• Soggetti: Syncope (Pathology); Loss of consciousness
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: The Fainting Phenomenon; Contents; About the author; 1 Introduction; 2 The fainting phenomenon; 3 The normal nervous system; 4 The normal cardiovascular system; 5 Orthostatic intolerance and orthostatic (postural) hypotension; 6 Neurocardiogenic syncope; 7 Postural tachycardia syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome; 8 Other possible causes of fainting; 9 Fainting in children and adolescents and in older people; 10 Diagnosing the underlying causes of fainting; 11 Treating fainting; 12 Wrapping up; Glossary of useful terms; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Fainting, the sudden and often unpredictable loss of consciousness, can be a frightening experience. While often benign, fainting can sometimes be the sign of serious illness. Recurrent fainting can significantly disrupt a person's life, and make them prone to injury and, on occasion, death. The Fainting Phenomenon, Second Edition is a valuable information resource for anyone whose life is affected by fainting. Written for the layperson, this book will help you:Understand the different reasons why people faint and their significance Seek proper medical a