Recurrent syncope in a hypertensive subject with vascular cognitive impairment and permanent pacemaker

• Main Authors: Alberto Mazza (Author), Roberta Ravenni (Author), Domenico Montemurro (Author), Gianni Pastore (Author), Laura Schiavon (Author), Domenico Rubello (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Syncope following permanent pacemaker (PM) implantation is a nightmare for electrophysiologists. We describe a case of daily recurrent syncope in an 84-year-old man having a dual-chamber pacemaker implanted for complete atrio-ventricular block occurred 4 years before the admission to our department....