The Fainting Phenomenon: Understanding Why People Faint and What Can Be Done about It

by Blair P. Grubb, Blair P. Grubb MD, Mary Carole McMann MPH

Book Overview

Fainting, the sudden and often unpredictable loss of consciousness, can be a frightening experience. While often benign, fainting can sometimes be the sign of serious illness. Recurrent fainting can... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879934913
• ISBN13: 9780879934910
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Must-Read for Anyone with Syncope!!

Why do some people keep experiencing syncope or prodromal syncope? Dr. Grubb and Ms. McMann have crafted a basic, well-written book packed with information about syncope. This book is an information goldmine for anyone who has been to the hospital E.R. with a family member who has fainted. For those who have fainted, this book provides reassurance that there are things that can be done to mitigate the problem.