Differential diagnosis and management of syncopes

This article deals in detail with the pathophysiolgy of syncope. Syncope is classified in three etiological groups: syncope due to reduced cordial out put, due to impaired neuronal control mechanisms and due to atherosclerosis of the brain supplying arteries or impaired cerebral autoregulation, respe ctively. The diagnostic work-up is decribed as well as therapeutic strategi es according to the underlying cause ore discussed.