ArticleClinical case reports2025
When Laughter Knocks You Out: A Case of Laughing-Induced Syncope and a Review of the Literature.
Article in Clinical case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- When Laughter Knocks You Out: A Case of Laughing-Induced Syncope and a Review of the Literature.Clinical case reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Significant implications, particularly in high-risk settings such as driving. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges in identifying this condition, which necessitate a comprehensive evaluation to rule out structural or electrical cardiac abnormalities and confirm the diagnosis through careful monitoring. The proposed pathophysiology involves exaggerated vagal responses or inappropriate sympathetic withdrawal, although the exact mechanisms remain unclear. Management hinges on a tailored, trigger-focused approach, emphasizing patient education and behavioral modifications to prevent a recurrence. Increased awareness of laughter-induced syncope is vital for timely diagnosis, effective management, and the prevention of serious adverse outcomes.
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