Abstract
An isoproterenol-mediated increase in cardiomotor tone and a decrease in afterload contribute to the induction of vasovagal syncope. Contrary to conventional belief, a significant decrease in preload is not observed immediately before isoproterenol-induced syncope.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 817-822 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | American Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 80 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 15 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine