Electrolyteand hormone abnormalities may also be responsible for syncope; however, these causes are due to their effects on the heart and blood vessels. Other medications and drugs Other medications ordrugsmay also be potential causes of fainting or syncope including those with high blood pressurethat...
The underlying causes of syncope are diverse and associated with significantly different prognoses. A structured approach is essential to identify high-risk patients and ensure appropriate treatment. This article aims at providing an overview of the current recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment ...
Treatment for vasovagal syncope usually includes a combination of strategies like medication and exercise. Medications Certain medications can help regulate blood pressure and heart rate and may help people with vasovagal syncope, including: Midodrine(causes narrowing of the blood vessels) Droxidopa (constr...
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β‐adrenergic blockers, a second treatment approachSelective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIspacemaker therapy, cardiac pacing in recurrent syncopeThis chapter contains sections titled: Incidence and age at presentationCauses of syncopeEvaluation of the patient with syncope (Figure 56.1)TreatmentConclusion...
Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention What is syncope?Syncope is also called fainting or passing out. Syncope is a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness, followed by a fall from a standing or sitting position. A syncope episode lasts for 1 to 2 minutes at a time. Syncope ...
Syncope has many possible causes, but the underlying mechanism of loss of consciousness is transient insufficiency of blood-flow to the brain. The result is a temporary disturbance of brain function causing loss of consciousness and collapse. By virtue of its being due to a self-limited hemodynami...
Consult cardiology for prompt treatment of cardiac conditions. Cardiac and vascular causes of syncope [1][12] ConditionsCharacteristic featuresDiagnostic findingsManagement Arrhythmogenic syncope Patient history Family history of sudden death Personal history of heart disease Medications use: antiarrhythmics...
Danielle has a PhD in Natural Resource Sciences and a MSc in Biological Sciences Cite this lesson Syncope is the medical term used for ~'blacking out~' or ~'fainting.~' Check out this lesson to learn more about what causes syncope, how it can vary, and some of its common symptoms. ...
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