The association of supine hypertension (SH) and orthostatic hypotension (OH) in a given individual represents a therapeutic dilemma because treatment of one of the two aspects of the condition may ...

Young, healthy soldiers (aged 18-20 years) were referred to the Sheba Medical Center for evaluation of recurrent syncope. Participants were recruited to the study between July 2002 and July 2004.

The tilt test is generally performed after an overnight fast to avoid possible postprandial syncope. IV cannulation, when necessary, is done 30-60 minutes before test initiation to avoid false ...

THE HEAD-UPRIGHT TILT-TABLE (HUT) TEST IS USED primarily for the investigation of orthostatic symptoms. Although this test is frequently the gold standard for the evaluation of neurocardiogenic ...

A few months ago I posted a query re: problems I have when flying, particulary on take-off - heart racing, sweaty palms, that I want to pass out on takeoff. I saw my GP and she has requested me to do ...