The Fainting Phenomenon ：Understanding Why People Faint and What to do about It

Publication subTitle ：Understanding Why People Faint and What to do about It

Author： Blair P. Grubb   MD  

Publisher： John Wiley & Sons Inc‎

Publication year： 2008

E-ISBN: 9781405181303

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781405148412

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781405148412

Subject： R364.1 circulatory disorders

Language： ENG

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Description

Fainting, the sudden and often unpredictable loss of consciousness, can be a frightening experience. While often benign, fainting can sometimes be the sign of serious illness. Recurrent fainting can significantly disrupt a person’s life, and make them prone to injury and, on occasion, death.

The Fainting Phenomenon, Second Edition is a valuable information resource for anyone whose life is affected by fainting.

Written for the layperson, this book will help you:


  • Understand the different reasons why people faint and their significance
  • Seek proper medical attention and treatment
  • Deal with related conditions such as Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Orthostatic Hypertension


This is an indispensable and reassuring guide for parents, families and care givers.

Chapter

Contents

pp.：  1 – 7

About the author

pp.：  7 – 9

1 Introduction

pp.：  9 – 11

2 The fainting phenomenon

pp.：  11 – 13

3 The normal nervous system

pp.：  13 – 15

4 The normal cardiovascular system

pp.：  15 – 25

5 Orthostatic intolerance and orthostatic (postural) hypotension

pp.：  25 – 43

6 Neurocardiogenic syncope

pp.：  43 – 57

7 Postural tachycardia syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome

pp.：  57 – 65

8 Other possible causes of fainting

pp.：  65 – 71

9 Fainting in children and adolescents and in older people

pp.：  71 – 77

10 Diagnosing the underlying causes of fainting

pp.：  77 – 89

11 Treating fainting

pp.：  89 – 103

12 Wrapping up

pp.：  103 – 117

Glossary of useful terms

pp.：  117 – 119

Index

pp.：  119 – 141

LastPages

pp.：  141 – 146

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