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.
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