Syncope

Introduction: Orthostatic symptoms are common in children and adolescents such that 15% experience syncope once in their teenage years.1 A comprehensive history, physical examination, bedside orthostatic testing and an ECG are usually sufficient for diagnosis combined with prevention measures for postural intolerance and reassurance being sufficient in most cases.2-4 Many patients with orthostatic intolerance (OI) have limitations of daily activities with reduced school attendance and impaired

Abstract Alcohol consumption may be linked to syncopal events. The mechanism by which alcohol may induce syncope is not well understood. Impairment of the response to orthostatic stress may be involved. A growing body of medical evidence suggests that short-term alcohol consumption elicits hypotension during orthostatic stress because of impairment of vasoconstriction. These findings have implications for understanding of hemodynamic effects of alcohol and, in particular, for understanding

Syncope can happen to anyone at any given moment at any age for many reasons. Syncope is most commonly a side effect of another health-related problem. It’s important for us to know the types of syncope, the causes, symptoms, treatment, and what we need to do incase our patient passes out. Syncope is something that can be dangerous if not handled correctly. Cardiac patients and nothing my mouth are at an even higher risk for syncope. What is Syncope? Syncope is the medical term for fainting or

Generally, before fully losing consciousness, presyncopal symptoms include feeling faint, dizzy, lightheaded, hearing ringing, darkened or faded vision, and decreased hearing ability. The victim is overpowered by unsteadiness and weakness before blacking out. Inevitably, symptoms of the episodes continue until the vertigo (dizziness) overwhelms the victim, literally sending them into a whirl. One can know when to worry if symptoms like chest pain, dyspnea (difficulty breathing), low back pain, heart

saw the look of terror on my face, he asked me in a soothing tone “what is wrong? You look like you just saw a ghost!” I then explained this recurring phenomenon and a smile crossed his face. He knew what was causing my fainting spells! “Vasovagal Syncope,” he called it, “is somewhat like an anxiety for your brain. It panics and then you pass out as an overreaction.” To me, this seemed like a life-saving diagnosis, all except for one small

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