A case of cough syncope diagnosed by the Valsalva maneuver and cough induction test under invasive arterial pressure measurement

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Following the loss of consciousness during the Valsalva maneuver and cough induction test, real‐time arterial pressure measurement could clarify the significant blood pressure decrease in a patient with cough syncope.

Keywords

• cough induction test
• cough syncope
• invasive arterial pressure measurement
• Valsalva maneuver