Cardiac arrest during recovery after tilt-induced vasodepressor syncope in a 76-year old man

• A 76-year-old man with a history of frequent syncope in youth and in the last 5 years was referred for a head-up tilt test. During the head-up tilt test, he developed a classical vasovagal reflex syncope. On immediate return to the supine position, the patient regained consciousness. Shortly afterward, the heart rate slowed distinctly and the patient became unresponsive with undetectable blood pressure. Chest compressions were initiated with return of spontaneous circulation 2 minutes later. Thereafter, the patient regained consciousness without neurological sequelae. This case illustrates cardiac arrest due to prolonged vasovagal reflex.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Kardiologi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems (hsv//eng)

Keyword

cardiac arrest

reflex syncope

resuscitation

Publication and Content Type

art (subject category)

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