The Fainting Phenomenon

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Understanding Why People Faint and What to do about It

By Blair P. Grubb

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The Fainting Phenomenon, Second Edition is an accessible guide that explores the causes and implications of fainting, a sudden loss of consciousness that can range from harmless to life-threatening. Written for the layperson, it explains various reasons behind fainting, highlights when to seek medical attention, and addresses related conditions such as Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Orthostatic Hypertension. This indispensable book supports patients, families, and caregivers in understanding and managing fainting episodes effectively.
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This book is ideal for individuals who experience fainting, their families and caregivers, as well as medical students and healthcare professionals seeking a reliable yet accessible reference on fainting and associated disorders.

Fainting, the sudden and often unpredictable loss of consciousness, can be a frightening experience. While often benign, fainting can sometimes be the sign of serious illness. Recurrent fainting can significantly disrupt a person's life, and make them prone to injury and, on occasion, death.

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Fainting, the sudden and often unpredictable loss of consciousness, can be a frightening experience. While often benign, fainting can sometimes be the sign of serious illness. Recurrent fainting can significantly disrupt a person’s life, and make them prone to injury and, on occasion, death.

The Fainting Phenomenon, Second Edition, is a valuable information resource for anyone whose life is affected by fainting.

Written for the layperson, this book will help you:

Understand the different reasons why people faint and their significance
Seek proper medical attention and treatment
Deal with related conditions such as Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Orthostatic Hypertension

This is an indispensable and reassuring guide for parents, families and caregivers.

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Cardiology News praises the book as a useful introductory resource for medical students and nurses, balancing theory and accessibility. Readers commend its clarity in explaining complex topics in layman's terms, making it essential for both medical professionals and anyone affected by fainting. It is highly recommended for doctors' surgeries, hospitals, patients, and carers alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405148412

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 December 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 218g

Pages: 144

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Blair P. Grubb Education & Reference Health & Wellness Non-Fiction

About the Author

Blair P Grubb, MD, is a Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the Medical College of Ohio, in Toledo. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Dr Grubb joined the Medical College’s faculty in 1988, after completing training in cardiovascular disease and electrophysiology at Pennsylvania State University. He has been involved in research into the causes of fainting and automatic nervous system disorders since 1988.

Dr Grubb has written well over 130 scientific papers and is co-editor of a textbook for physicians on fainting (Syncope: Mechanisms and Management 2E, Published June 2005). He received the University of Maryland’s Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1994 and the Medical College’s Dean’s Award for Teaching excellence in 1996.