5th November 2021

A 67-year-old gentleman presents to his GP having suffered a transient loss of consciousness. He believes he has only fainted for a couple of seconds

A 67-year-old gentleman presents to his GP having suffered a transient loss of consciousness. He believes he has only fainted for a couple of seconds. The gentleman suffers from ischaemic heart disease and is on various drugs to manage the condition. It is suspected that one of his drugs is the cause of this syncopal attack. What drug may the GP want to review as a cause of low blood pressure and secondary faint?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.