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. 2020 Jun 30;13(1):2399. doi: 10.4022/jafib.2399

Table 1. Differences between VVS and PPS as far as objective parameters, clinical features and yearly number of episodes are concerned.

PPS, psychogenic pseudosyncope; TLOC, transient loss of consciousness; TTT, Tilt-Table Testing; VVS, vasovagal syncope

Objective Parameters (during TTT) TLOC Clinical Features Average number of attacks per year
Hemodynamic parameters EEG Eyes closure Duration TLOC
Blood pressure Heart rate Alpha rhythm
VVS Decreased Decreased Slowing 7% <1minute Low (4±2 per year)
PPS Increased or normal Slightly increased or normal Normal 97% >1minute High (53±35 per year)