Nocturnal supine vasovagal syncope
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Nocturnal supine vasovagal syncope. This usually affects females. The mean onset age is 45 years. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Demographic features
- This usually affects females
- The mean onset age is 45 years
- The age range is 21-72 years
Clinical features
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Differential diagnosis: other causes of supine syncope
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Investigation
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References
- Krediet CTP, Jardine DL, Cortelli P, Visman AGR, Wieling W. Vasovagal syncope interrupting sleep? Heart 2004; 90:e25.
- Marrison VK, Parry SW. A case of nocturnal fainting: supine vasovagal syncope. Europace 2007; 9:835-836.
- Colman N, Bakker A, Linzer M, Reitsma JB, Wieling W, Wilde AAM. Value of history-taking in syncope patients: in whom to suspect long QT syndrome? Europace 2009; 11:937-943.
