| Recurrent loss of consciousness in an aircrew member--a controllable cause. | |
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PMID: 7818458 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A healthy 38-year-old technician aircrewman gave a 3-month history of recurrent loss of consciousness. Treatment for presumptive post-traumatic epilepsy was unsuccessful. Repeated cardiac investigation was negative until an episode of unconsciousness while instrumentated with a "Cardio-memo" recorder showed that an attack was accompanied by cardiac asystole. Further (invasive) cardiac investigations including electrophysiological studies were normal. Insertion of a dual chamber pacemaker (mode DDD) prevented any further attacks over a period of 4 years' observation. He was found fit to resume restricted flying duties and has experienced no problems in the air or elsewhere. |
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Authors:
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D H Hull |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aviation, space, and environmental medicine Volume: 65 ISSN: 0095-6562 ISO Abbreviation: Aviat Space Environ Med Publication Date: 1994 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-02-03 Completed Date: 1995-02-03 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501714 Medline TA: Aviat Space Environ Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 866-8 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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Royal Air Force Central Medical Establishment, London, United Kingdom. |
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Adult Aerospace Medicine* Aircraft* Consciousness Disorders / etiology* Epilepsy, Post-Traumatic / complications Heart Arrest / complications, therapy Humans Male Pacemaker, Artificial Recurrence |
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