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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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- Misdiagnosis of 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:
- Medications, drugs, or substances causing Syncope (614 listings)
- Drug interactions causing Syncope (114 listings)
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- Syncope as a complication caused by other conditions
- Syncope as a symptom
- Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Syncope
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
Videos 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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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)
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- COMA (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- DELIRIUM (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- DIZZINESS (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- SYNCOPE (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- Aura (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Delirium (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Syncope (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Dizziness/Lightheadedness & Vertigo (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Coma (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Delirium (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Vertigo (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Syncope (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- DELIRIUM (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- DIZZINESS (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- SYNCOPE (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- COMA AND SOMNOLENCE (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Aura (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Dizziness (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Level of consciousness, decreased (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Vertigo (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Syncope (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Syncope (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Dizziness and Vertigo (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Acute Confusional State or Coma, or Both* (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Aura (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Dizziness (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Level of consciousness, decreased (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Vertigo (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Syncope (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Coma (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Delirium (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Dizziness (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Vertigo (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Syncope (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Coma (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Dizziness (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Syncope (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Delirium/Hallucinations (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Dizziness (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Level of consciousness, decreased (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Syncope (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Aura (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Dizziness (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Level of consciousness, decreased (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Vertigo (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Syncope (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Vertigo (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Syncope and Dizziness (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Aura (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Dizziness (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Level of consciousness, decreased (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Vertigo (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
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