Neurohormonal Response to Head-Up Tilt and Its Role in Vasovagal Syncope

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Acknowledgements

We are grateful for the technical assistance of Fay McCone, Liz Hassan, Judy Greenslade, Catherine Taylor, Hemant Chaudary, MD, the Christchurch hospital steroid and endocrine laboratories, and the special test nurses.

This study was supported by the New Zealand National Heart Foundation. Dr. Jardine's address is: Department of Medicine, Timaru hospital, Timaru, New Zealand.

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