Citation

Lurie KG, Iskos D, Sakaguchi S, Fahy GJ, Benditt DG. Am. J. Cardiol. 1999; 83(4): 604-6, A8.

Affiliation

Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis 55455, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10073872

Abstract

This study surveyed current practice patterns with respect to the manner by which cardiac arrhythmia specialists advise patients with vasovagal syncope regarding resumption of motor vehicle operation. Among 66 physician-respondents from 9 countries, 98% indicated that they rely on tilt-table testing to establish a diagnosis, and, if an effective treatment is found based on serial tilt-table testing, they recommend a 6- to 7-week symptom-free waiting period before advising return to driving.

Language: en