Neurally Mediated Syndromes Quiz

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What is the underlying mechanism of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?

  • Increased blood pressure upon standing
  • Failure of peripheral vasculature to appropriately constrict in response to orthostatic stress (correct)
  • Excessive decrease in heart rate upon standing
  • Reduced heart rate and blood pressure upon standing

Which syndrome usually presents in young adults but may present for the first time in elderly patients?

  • Carotid sinus syndrome
  • Bezold-Jarisch reflex syndrome
  • Neurocardiogenic (vasovagal) syncope (correct)
  • Sinus bradycardia syndrome

What is the result of Carotid Sinus Syndrome mainly?

  • Tachycardia
  • Bradycardia (correct)
  • Hypertension
  • Hypotension

What is the primary cause of syncope particularly in the elderly according to the text?

<p>Medications such as antihypertensives, tricyclic antidepressants, and neuroleptics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reflex called that may result in both bradycardia and reflex peripheral vasodilatation?

<p>Bezold-Jarisch reflex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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