1.0BMJ Case Reports bloghttps://blogs.bmj.com/case-reportsBMJ Case Reports bloghttps://blogs.bmj.com/case-reportsA pause for thought: exercise-induced sinus arrest causing syncope in a young male - BMJ Case Reports blogrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="3PQ2bv6FtT"><a href="https://blogs.bmj.com/case-reports/2011/06/02/exercise-induced-sinus-arrest/">A pause for thought: exercise-induced sinus arrest causing syncope in a young male</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://blogs.bmj.com/case-reports/2011/06/02/exercise-induced-sinus-arrest/embed/#?secret=3PQ2bv6FtT" width="600" height="338" title="“A pause for thought: exercise-induced sinus arrest causing syncope in a young male” — BMJ Case Reports blog" data-secret="3PQ2bv6FtT" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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This case is a nice illustration of an uncommonly severe vasovagal event post exercise. Athletes can be very frustrated by these symptoms and management can be difficult, but as rightly pointed out, it is through education and reassurance that patients get the most benefit. It also emphasises the vital importance of a careful history, family [...]Read More...