Syncope and Transient Loss of Consciousness

Syncope is one of the most important causes of transient loss ofconsciousness, and is such a common event that it may beencountered by practitioners in virtually any field of medicine. Assuch, a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals may be involvedin its assessment and management.Edited by distinguished individuals whose pioneering work insyncope highlights careers devoted to improving patient care, thisbook provides:* Succinct, practical and up-to-date guidance on the optimalclinical evaluation and treatment of patients with syncope andtransient loss of consciousness in a multidisciplinaryframework* Evidence-based recommendations founded on comprehensiveliterature review and extensive clinical experience by expertcontributors* Meaningful clinical tips for appropriate use of guidelinesin clinical practice* Key recent citationsBuilding on the European Society of Cardiology SyncopeGuidelines, this book provides a clear evaluation of the latestrecommendations for care of patients with syncope and transientloss of consciousness, with a multidisciplinary focus that makes itequally relevant for general physicians or those specializing incardiology or neurology.