Table 1. Differences between VVS and PPS as far as objective parameters, clinical features and yearly number of episodes are concerned.
Objective Parameters (during TTT) | TLOC Clinical Features | Average number of attacks per year | ||||
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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) |