Syncope

Introduction: Syncope

Syncope: Syncope means loss of consciousness such as fainting. The term "dizziness" is often used for milder feelings of lightheadedness that often precede a fainting episode. The ... more about Syncope.

Syncope: Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness due to a sudden decline in blood flow to the brain. It may be caused by an irregular cardiac rate or rhythm or by ... more about Syncope.

Syncope: Temporary loss of conciousness or fainting. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Syncope is available below.

Symptoms of Syncope

• Early warning symptoms of a faint
  • Lightheadedness (presyncope)
  • Feeling like you will pass out
  • Sweating
  • Weakness

See full list of 17 symptoms of Syncope

Medical Textbooks Online about Syncope

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Syncope?

• Misdiagnosis of Syncope
• Failure to diagnose Syncope
• Underlying causes of Syncope (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Failure to diagnose Syncope

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Causes of Syncope

• Orthostatic hypotension
• Irregular cardiac rate
• Irregular cardiac rhythm
• Certain heart conditions (see Heart symptoms)
• Circulation disorders

See full list of 28 causes of Syncope

More information about causes of Syncope:

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• Drug interactions causing Syncope (114 listings)
• Underlying causes of Syncope
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• Syncope as a symptom
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Treatments for Syncope

• Lying down
• Sit down
• Bend over
• Elevate legs
• No treatment - occasional faints are often harmless and may need no treatment.

See full list of 6 treatments for Syncope

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Prognosis for Syncope

Prognosis for Syncope: Syncope is a dramatic event and can even be life-threatening if not treated appropriately. Generally, however, recovery is usually complete within minutes to hours. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Syncope Information Page: NINDS)

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Reseach about Syncope

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Clinical Trials for Syncope

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Syncope include:

• Effect of Closed Loop Pacemaker Treatment on Recurrent Vasovagal Syncope - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Validation of the San Francisco Syncope Rule - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Evaluation of a Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry System Versus Standard Loop Event Monitor - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Hypnosis in Autonomic Function - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Propranolol to Treat Fainting Due to Sympathoadrenal Imbalance - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Propranolol

See full list of 20 Clinical Trials for Syncope

Statistics for Syncope

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Article Excerpts about Syncope

Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness due to a sudden decline in blood flow to the brain. It may be caused by an irregular cardiac rate or rhythm or by changes of blood volume or distribution. Syncope can occur in otherwise healthy people. The patient feels faint, dizzy, or lightheaded (presyncope), or loses consciousness (syncope). (Source: excerpt from NINDS Syncope Information Page: NINDS)

Definitions of Syncope:

A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain. - (Source - Diseases Database)

A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain - (Source - WordNet 2.1)