Vaso-Vagal Discussion

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vagal syndrome

From: dalouv@bellsouth.net

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patient had fall with cervical neck trauma. prior to this had hypertension prior to fall. Neurosuregeon planning to 'decompress' cervical neck vertebrae but patient having much hypotension (orthostatic). Could this be related to vagal nerve? thank you robert louviere, md

This web site is not a substitute for a thorough medical evaluation and diagnosis of your vaso-vagal type symptoms.  Medical treatment and diagnosis is the only acceptable initial response to these serious symptoms since they might present from any number of life threatening and treatable illnesses. It is for you and your physician to rule out more serious illnesses; Please don't use this online forum as an alternative to getting responsible medical attention and being under the care of a physician for the duration of any unknown, suspected or dangerous vaso-vagal syndrome symptoms.

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