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International Journal of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 3(3), pp. 17 - 19
DOI: 10.13189/ijccd.2015.030301
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An Unusual Cause of Syncope Due to Topical Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor Prescribed for Glaucoma
Matllooba Al-Zadjali *
Ministry of Health, Directorate of Hospital Affairs, Department of Curative Services Development, Oman
ABSTRACT
Introduction: To report a case of vasovagal syncope due to topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (Brinzolamide) this is one of the option used for treatment of glaucoma. Methods: Case report. Results: A 74 year old man was referred for tilt table testing for syncope. Symptoms coincided with commencement of brinzolamide eye drops and resolved with its cessation. Conclusion: To the authors' best knowledge, this is the first report of carbonic anhydrase inhibitor eye drops causing syncope.
KEYWORDS
Vasovagal Syncope, A Topical Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor, Glaucoma
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Matllooba Al-Zadjali , "An Unusual Cause of Syncope Due to Topical Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor Prescribed for Glaucoma," International Journal of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 17 - 19, 2015. DOI: 10.13189/ijccd.2015.030301.
(b). APA Format:
Matllooba Al-Zadjali (2015). An Unusual Cause of Syncope Due to Topical Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor Prescribed for Glaucoma. International Journal of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease(CEASE PUBLICATION), 3(3), 17 - 19. DOI: 10.13189/ijccd.2015.030301.