New Technique to Overcome Vasovagal Syncope

Vasovagal syncope is common in clinical practice, and referred to as neurocardiogenic syncope [1,2]. Vasovagal syncope is noncardiogenic kind of syncope, and it is different from orthostatic hypotension [3]. At initial stage of vasovagal syncope, there are tachycardia with normal blood pressure followed by bradycardia which leads to decrease blood flow to the brain, causing brief lose consciousness. Vasovagal syncope mostly proceeded by sight of blood or extreme emotional distress [4]. It is usually harmless and does not require treatment, unless there is a trauma risk during vasovagal syncope episode. There are several maneuver mentioned in literature to prevent it as the Applied Tension Technique (which was developed by LarsGöranÖst). The technique involves tensing the muscles in the body, which will raise the blood pressure and so reduces faint episodes [5]. We report a case in which she completely recovered from vasovagal syncope after using a venepuncture training Pad.