Geal Hong Hwang

Paradoxical bradycardia from occult venous hemorrhage mimicking vasovagal syncope - A case report -

Background: Hemorrhagic shock typically presents with tachycardia; however, profound hypovolemia can paradoxically induce bradycardia via the Bezold-Jarisch reflex. This can lead to misdiagnosis of vasovagal syncope, causing dangerous treatment delays. Case: A 50-year-old woman d...