Table 1.
Classification of syncope. Adapted from Brignole et al3.
| Clinical Form | ECG/BP Documentation |
|---|---|
| Reflex (neutrally mediated) | Bradycardia |
| Orthostatic hypotension | Tachycardia |
| Cardiac or cardiovascular | No or slight rhythm disturbance; hypotension |
Table 2.
Classification of Tile Table Test responses. Adapted from Hongo et al8
| Response | Haemodynamics |
|---|---|
| Type 1. Mixed. | Fall in HR <40 bpm or systolic BP <80 mmHg; no asystole or bradycardia. |
| Type 2. Cardioinhibition – A or B | Severe bradycardia (B) or Asystole (A) |
| Type 3. Vasodepression. | Fall in systolic BP <80 mmHg without fall in HR. |