Laughter-Induced Syncope: Literature Review

Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research,2017,8,3,66-71.DOI:10.5530/jcdr.2017.3.17Published:July 2017Type:Review ArticleLaughter-Induced Syncope: Literature ReviewSylvia Biso,Supakanya Wongrakpanich,Akanksha Agrawal,Sujani Yadlapati,Marina Kishlyansky Do,Mary Rodriguez-Ziccardi,andToni Anne De VeneciaSylvia Biso, Supakanya Wongrakpanich, Akanksha Agrawal, Sujani Yadlapati, Marina Kishlyansky Do, Mary Rodriguez Ziccardi, Toni Anne De VeneciaDepartment of Medicine, Einstein Medical Center, 5401 Old York Road, Suite 363, Philadelphia, USA.Abstract:Syncope is a common and pervasive medical problem. The etiology of 30-40% of syncope remains unknown. Laughterinduced syncope is a rare subtype of vasovagal syncope that is not well understood. With this literature review we hope to elucidate the epidemiology, symptomatology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapeutic options of laughter-induced syncope. Greater awareness of laughter-induced syncope may better direct clinical investigations and improve patient care.Keywords:Gelastic syncope,Laughter-induced syncope,Sitcom syncope,Situational syncope,Syncope.View:PDF (134.79 KB)Full TextClick here to download the PDF file.‹ J. Cardiovasc. Dis. Res., 8(3), 2017Stenting of Aortic Coarctation: Immediate and Intermediate Follow-up Results ›

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research - July 4, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: yunus Source Type: research