{"product_id":"9781405148412","title":"The Fainting Phenomenon Understanding Why People Faint and What to do about It","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Fainting Phenomenon\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Why People Faint and What to do about It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBlair P. Grubb\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Cardiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFainting, 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 significantly disrupt a person’s life, and make them prone to injury and, on occasion, death. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fainting Phenomenon,\u003c\/i\u003e Second Edition is a valuable information resource for anyone whose life is affected by fainting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for the layperson, this book will help you:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the different reasons why people faint and their significance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeek proper medical attention and treatment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal with related conditions such as Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Orthostatic Hypertension\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is an indispensable and reassuring guide for parents, families and care givers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eBlair P Grubb, MD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the Medical College of Ohio, in Toledo. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Dr Grubb joined the Medical College’s faculty in 1988, after completing training in cardiovascular disease and electrophysiology at Pennsylvania State University. He has been involved in research into the causes of fainting and automatic nervous system disorders since 1988.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr Grubb has written well over 130 scientific papers and is co-editor of a textbook for physicians on fainting (Syncope: Mechanisms and Management 2E, Published June 2005). He received the University of Maryland’s Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1994 and the Medical College’s Dean’s Award for Teaching excellence in 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 January 2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781405148412\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e144\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44313006604428,"sku":"9781405148412","price":34.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781405148412_9f33fb9b-57d5-4361-a74b-a26bb82584f1.jpg?v=1780166193","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781405148412","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}