Journal article
Midodrine for the Prevention of Vasovagal Syncope : A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Recurrent vasovagal syncope is common, responds poorly to treatment, and causes physical trauma and poor quality of life. Midodrine prevents hypotension and syncope during tilt tests in patients with vasovagal syncope.
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether midodrine can prevent vasovagal syncope in usual clinical conditions.
Authors
Sheldon R; Faris P; Tang A; Ayala-Paredes F; Guzman J; Marquez M; Morillo CA; Krahn AD; Kus T; Ritchie D
Journal
Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 174, No. 10, pp. 1349–1356
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
October 2021
DOI
10.7326/m20-5415
ISSN
1056-8751