Conclusions
Disturbances in autonomic function can result in a wide variety of conditions that may ultimately culminate in the loss of consciousness. Success in identification of genes conferring susceptibility to hypotension and its clinical sequelae is expected to provide new insights into the pathophysiology of this condition and lead to development of highly accurate genetic tests, permitting identification of subjects with specific inherited susceptibility. These insights may permit intervention at preclinical stages with therapies tailored to underlying primary abnormalities, improving efficacy of treatment (nowadays, mostly empirical), and reducing morbidity from these diseases.
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González-Hermosillo, A., Márquez, M.F., Vallejo, M., Urias, K.I., Cárdenas, M. (2006). Familial Vasovagal Syncope: Clinical Characteristics and Potential Genetic Substrates. In: Raviele, A. (eds) Cardiac Arrhythmias 2005. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/88-470-0371-7_87
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