Sympathetic dysfunction in vasovagal syncope and the postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

Orthostatic intolerance is the inability to tolerate the upright posture and is relieved by recumbence. It most commonly affects young women and has a major impact on quality of life and psychosocial well being. Several forms of orthostatic intolerance have been described. The most common one is the...

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Main Authors: Elisabeth eLambert, Gavin W Lambert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2014.00280/full