VASOVAGAL FAINTING - DIPHASIC RESPONSE
VASOVAGAL FAINTING - DIPHASIC RESPONSE
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DOI:
10.1097/00006842-196111000-00004
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发表时间:
1961-01-01
影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
LUNSFORD, L
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作者:
GRAHAM, DT;KABLER, JD;LUNSFORD, L
Vasovagal (vasodepressor) fainting was studied in 3 different situations: in persons donating blood, in persons having a simple venipunc-ture, and in patients undergoing pneumoencephalography. Ten faints were observed in the first situation, 7 in the second and 6 in the third. In all instances, the faint itself, characterized by low blood pressure and bradycardia, was the 2d phase of a diphasic response: the 1st phase was characterized by rapid or rising heart rate, and by rising blood pressure, especially diastolic. The 1st (hyperdynamic) phase is a reflection of anxiety, while the 2d phase begins with the sudden cessation of anxiety. It is suggested that physiologically the faint reflects the action of reflex mechanisms activated by the 1st phase, and then left suddenly unopposed. Fainting and dying resemble each other closely, and there is reason to think that some vasovagal faints are fatal. Cardiac asystole is not rare in faints and is often associated with convulsions. Apnea was observed in 2 of our subjects. Disturbances of cardiac rhythm including A. V. nodal rhythm, interference dissociation, and asystole (in 1 instance for 18 sec.) were observed. Generalized convulsions were seen on 4 occasions, always in association with asystole.