Syncope may give rise to alarming symptoms, and in sever cases the patient may assume a deathlike appearance. Indeed, in some cases it is impossible to detect a radial pulse or to obtain the ...

Reflex syncope and autonomic failure less likely, otherwise all possible causes Standing Autonomic failure (in that case occurrence related to duration of standing), otherwise all possible causes ...

What Is Syncope? According to a study conducted in 2017, syncope is defined as a sudden and temporary loss of consciousness caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. It accounts for 1-1.5% of ...

This case presents a woman in her late 50s with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) who presented for weight loss, syncope and ...

Carotid sinus massage can be performed at the bedside and is indicated for the evaluation of syncope in patients older than 40 years of age for whom a cause is not identified on initial ...

The usual trigger is the nervous system. Vasovagal syncope (VVS), the most common form of nerve-induced fainting, occurs when the heart gets an unneeded signal to slow down.

VASOVAGAL syncope is not typically considered a serious health condition, but can be frustrating for patients. These are the most common signs and triggers of vasovagal syncope, but are you at risk?

Q: Syncope - Passing Out During Races: We have a senior runner on our cross country team who has been experiencing some problems during races for the past 2 years. While he can run and train with ...

Although it is technically possible for laughter-induced syncope to cause the heart to stop, the bigger risk from these fainting spells is that they could happen in dangerous situations, he added.

Hair-grooming syncope, which is fainting associated with combing or brushing of one's hair. If you've never heard of it before, you're not alone. Phillips, of Clinton, ...