Demographics, medical history, echocardiography,blood pressures, electrocardiography and physical examination findings were recorded.RESULTS: There was a significant and negative correlation between the total syncope episodes (TSE) and EQ-5D index andEQ-5D-VAS index, respectively (p
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Objective & Hypothesis:OBJECTIVE: Syncope is characterized by sudden and short-term loss of postural tone and consciousness.
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Key Findings & Data:In this study, we aimed to investigate therelationship between quality of life, Beck-depression and Beck-anxiety scales and clinical characteristics of the VVS patients.METHODS: The present study included 88 patients with VVS.
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Conclusion & Impact:Demographics, medical history, echocardiography,blood pressures, electrocardiography and physical examination findings were recorded.RESULTS: There was a significant and negative correlation between the total syncope episodes (TSE) and EQ-5D index andEQ-5D-VAS index, respectively (p
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Syncope is characterized by sudden and short-term loss of postural tone and consciousness. Vasovagal syncope(VVS) episode is usually self-limiting, and it may affect patients’ quality of life. In this study, we aimed to investigate therelationship between quality of life, Beck-depression and Beck-anxiety scales and clinical characteristics of the VVS patients.METHODS: The present study included 88 patients with VVS. Tilt table test was performed to all the patients. Patients filledout the Quality of life, Beck-depression, and Beck-anxiety scale forms. Demographics, medical history, echocardiography,blood pressures, electrocardiography and physical examination findings were recorded.RESULTS: There was a significant and negative correlation between the total syncope episodes (TSE) and EQ-5D index andEQ-5D-VAS index, respectively (p
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ATICI, A., YELDAN, İ., ASOĞLU, R., DEMİRKIRAN, A., SARIKAYA, R., SERBEST, N. G., EMEKTAŞ, B., BİLGE, A. K. (2022). The relationship between clinical characteristics and psychological status and quality of life in patients with vasovagal syncope. İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri, Cilt: 7 - Sayı: 3, 237–245. https://ajindex.com/articles/551415
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