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Document Details : Title: Vasovagal syncope initiating ventricular fibrillation in a healthy subject Author(s): C. Lepiece , F. Dormal , D. Blommaert Journal: Acta Cardiologica Volume: 68 Issue: 6 Date: 2013 Pages: 635-638 DOI: 10.2143/AC.68.6.8000012 Abstract : A 62-year-old man with cured lymphoma as only significant medical history experienced a first reflex syncope after prolonged orthostatic posture, with cardiac arrest. Prolonged asystole was followed by ventricular fibrillation needing external defibrillation. The defibrillator provided complete recordings. Thorough investigation revealed no cardiac abnormalities apart from a few right ventricular outflow tract premature complexes. This patient benefitted from implantation of an ICD for ventricular fibrillation secondary to reflex syncope, usually considered benign. |
