Table 8: Lifestyle and Medical Treatment of Vasovagal Syncope According to the Heart Rhythm Society.
Recommendation | CoR | LoE |
Education, reassurance and encouraging salt and fluid intake are indicated in patients with vasovagal syncope where not contraindicated. | I | E |
Reducing or withdrawing medications that may cause hypotension can be beneficial in patients with vasovagal syncope. | IIa | E |
Physical counterpressure manoeuvres can be useful in patients with vasovagal syncope who have a sufficiently long prodromal period. | IIa | B-R |
Fludrocortisone might be reasonable in patients with frequent vasovagal syncope who lack contraindications to its use. | IIb | E |
β-blockers might be considered in patients with frequent vasovagal syncope over age 40. | IIb | B-R |
Midodrine might be reasonable in patients with frequent vasovagal syncope and no hypertension or urinary retention. | IIb | B-R |
CoR = class of recommendation; LOE = level of evidence.[1]