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Pathophysiology of Syncope

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As has been already introduced in Chapter 1, syncope is caused by a self-limited, relatively brief period of inadequate delivery of oxygen, glucose, and other nutrients to brain tissues.1, 2 Since neuronal tissue has very limited energy storage capability, a well-maintained flow of oxygenated blood to the brain is crucial.

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  1. Dipartimento di Cardiologia, Centro Aritmologico, Ospedali del Tigullio, Via Bobbio 24, 16033, Lavagna, Italy

    Dr. Michele Brignole

  2. Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Medical School, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St. SE, 55455, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

    Dr. David G. Benditt

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Brignole, M., Benditt, D.G. (2011). Pathophysiology of Syncope. In: Syncope. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-201-8_2

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