Journal article
Prevention of Syncope Trial (POST): a randomized clinical trial of beta blockers in the prevention of vasovagal syncope
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Few therapies for vasovagal syncope have been proven effective. A large, placebo-controlled clinical trial of beta-blockers is needed.
STRUCTURE OF STUDY: The Prevention of Syncope Trial (POST) is a multicentre, randomized, placebo-controlled, study of metoprolol in the prevention of vasovagal syncope. The primary hypothesis is that beta-blockers will increase the time to the first recurrence of syncope when compared with placebo. …
Authors
Sheldon R; Rose S; Connolly S
Journal
EP Europace, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 71–75
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
January 2003
DOI
10.1053/eupc.2002.0284
ISSN
1099-5129