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Record Nr.

UNINA9910830076303321

Autore

Grubb Blair P

Titolo

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

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