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Artur Fedorowski, EHRA 2021: What’s new in Syncope?

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Published Online: May 25th 2021

Dr Artur Fedorowski (Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Research, Lund University, Lund, Sweden) gave us an update on what’s new in Syncope, from the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) Virtual Meeting 2021.

Questions:

  1. How can we reduce the heterogeneity of syncope diagnosis and management across Europe? (0:21)
  2. Could you tell us a little about recent advances in our understanding of neuroendocrine changes in vasovagal syncope, and their implications for optimal clinical management? (1:19)
  3. What have been the most promising recent advances in the clinical management of vasovagal syncope? (2:43)
  4. What is your opinion of the potential role of permanent pacing in the clinical management of vasovagal syncope? (4:29)

Speaker disclosures: Prof. Artur Fedorowski has received Speaker Fees from Medtronic Inc, Biotronik, and Finapres Medicals.

Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media. Interview conducted by Louise Taylor.

Filmed during a remote video call with Prof. Artur Fedorowski as a highlight of EHRA 2021, May 2021

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