Data di Pubblicazione:
2015
Citazione:
Definition and classification of transient loss of consciousness / L. Furlan, G. Costantino, M. Solbiati, P. Alboni - In: Vasovagal Syncope / [a cura di] P. Alboni, R. Furlan. - [s.l] : Springer International Publishing, 2015. - ISBN 9783319091013. - pp. 27-39 [10.1007/978-3-319-09102-0_3]
Abstract:
Consciousness is defined as the ability to maintain awareness of self and of the environment. Unconsciousness is a condition in which this ability is lost and there is a marked reduced responsiveness to environmental stimuli (Adams et al. Principles of neurology, 6th edn. McGraw-Hill, New York, 1997, pp 344—345). Loss of consciousness (LOC) can last briefly and resolve with no clinical intervention, be prolonged until a specific cause is treated and then be followed by a complete recovery or neurological symptoms, or sustain indefinitely. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence defines transient loss of consciousness (T-LOC) as a brief and spontaneous loss of consciousness with complete recovery (Cooper et al., Ann Intern Med 155:543—549, 2001). The purpose of this chapter is to describe briefly the causes of transient loss of consciousness and then more thoroughly the possible aetiologies of syncope.
Tipologia IRIS:
03 - Contributo in volume
Keywords:
Classification; Syncope; T-Loc; Transient Loss Of Consciousness
Elenco autori:
L. Furlan, G. Costantino, M. Solbiati, P. Alboni
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Titolo del libro:
Vasovagal Syncope