Question 85 (part 2) · LEK · Syncope
Vasovagal syncope is accompanied by:
- A. tachycardia and increased blood pressure.
- B. bradycardia and eyelid oedema.
- C. bradycardia and hypotonia.
- D. tachycardia and hypotonia.
- E. urinary incontinence.
Hint
Recall the two components of the reflex: a cardioinhibitory (vagal) one and a vasodepressor (loss of sympathetic tone) one.
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