Neurocardiogenic (vasovagal) syncope is the most common of a group of reflex (neurally mediated) syncopes, characterized by a sudden failure of the autonomic nervous system to maintain blood ...

Her presyncopal symptoms were typical: blurred vision, nausea, palpitations, and cold sweats. She decided surgery wasn't in her future. Feel Like You Might Pass Out?

The surgical team members should be encouraged to report their presyncopal symptoms history, and it should not be a cause to exclude them from operating team. In our group, ...

Comparing physical counterpressure maneuvers vs. conventional therapy, 31.6% vs. 50.9% had syncopal recurrence (P =.005, NNT 5), and 82.7% vs. 73.6% had presyncopal episodes (not significant ...