Psychological treatment of malignant vasovagal syncope due to bloodphobia

Authors
Van Dijk, N Velzeboer, SCJM Destree-Vonk, A Linzer, M Wieling, W
Citation
N. Van Dijk et al., Psychological treatment of malignant vasovagal syncope due to bloodphobia, PACE, 24(1), 2001, pp. 122-124
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01478389 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
122 - 124
Database
ISI
SICI code
0147-8389(200101)24:1<122:PTOMVS>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
A 17-year-old boy with frequent faints due to blood-injury phobia was studi ed. During cardiovascular reflex investigation in our syncope unit, 50 seco nds of asystole were recorded. He was treated using systematic desensitizat ion with muscular tension and cognitive techniques by the Pediatric Psychos ocial Department and has not experienced syncopal events again.