The first US safety and efficacy study of radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation for vagal denervation in patients with neurocardiogenic syncope suggests the procedure can correct autonomic bradycardia ...
Melbourne, Australia - Contrary to some previous reports, new research involving twins suggests that genes probably do play an important role in vasovagal syncope (VVS) [1]. The new study, which ...
Researchers found that cutting the vagus nerve in mice reduced dopamine activity and lessened the frequency of reward ...
Also known as the "common faint," vasovagal syncope (pronounced vay-zoh-Vay-gul Sing-kuh-pee) results from an abnormal circulatory reflex and could be caused by a number of factors: Environment: The ...
Beta blockers appear to be no more effective than placebo for the treatment of vasovagal syncope. In a randomized trial, 30 patients with recurrent vasovagal syncope and positive tilt test were ...
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New research links the heart to the brain, nerves, and immune defenses
Arteries can narrow with fatty buildup. Blood struggles to move. Oxygen drops. A heart attack can follow, and it remains the ...
An implanted device that stimulates the vagus nerve has shown promise for people with long-standing, treatment-resistant ...
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