02716nam 2200565Ia 450 99620210280331620230721031303.01-280-93262-797866109326270-470-75090-11-4051-8130-3(CKB)1000000000412949(EBL)306566(OCoLC)173616922(SSID)ssj0000152964(PQKBManifestationID)11178318(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000152964(PQKBWorkID)10393035(PQKB)11654887(MiAaPQ)EBC306566(EXLCZ)99100000000041294920060810d2007 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe fainting phenomenon[electronic resource] understanding why people faint and what to do about it /Blair P. Grubb2nd ed.Malden, MA Blackwell Pub.20071 online resource (146 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-4051-4841-1 Includes bibliographical references and index.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; IndexFainting, 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 aSyncope (Pathology)Popular worksLoss of consciousnessSyncope (Pathology)Loss of consciousness.616.12616/.047Grubb Blair P941654MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK996202102803316The fainting phenomenon3066940UNISA