OP-210 Ankle-Brachial Index in Neurocardiogenic Syncope Patients

Objective The aim of this study was to determine whether inappropriate peripheral vasomotion have a significant role in the pathogenesis of neurally mediated syncope (NCS).A normal person's blood pressure will not decrease dramatically while standing, because the body will compensate for this p...

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 2014-04, Vol.113 (7), p.S38-S39
Main Authors: Sucu, M.M, Davutoğlu, V, Özer, H.O, Yüce, M, Ercan, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ankle
Blood pressure
Cardiovascular
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Summary:Objective The aim of this study was to determine whether inappropriate peripheral vasomotion have a significant role in the pathogenesis of neurally mediated syncope (NCS).A normal person's blood pressure will not decrease dramatically while standing, because the body will compensate for this posture with increase in heart rate and constriction of the blood vessels in the legs.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/j.amjcard.2014.01.109