Fainting or blacking out, also known as syncope, is a temporary loss of consciousness due to insufficient blood flow to the brain. Dreamstime/TNS You may have heard that people who feel faint ...

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), which assesses the heart’s electrical function, is useful in initial evaluation of patients who had syncope, those guidelines say.

The Trust said it will still use traditional devices, known as Holter monitors, on some patients who are in hospital, but ...

If fainting happens due to irregular heart rhythms -- Arrhythmia, then it should not be ignored and a medical advise must be sought at the earliest.

Researchers have for the first time identified the genetic pathway between the heart and brain tied to fainting. They found that vagal sensory neurons trigger fainting, laying a foundation for ...

In this interview, Dan Sorajja, MD discusses the long-term prognosis of patients who experienced syncope while driving, including recurrence and surprising information regarding survival.

Syncope is the medical term for fainting or a loss of consciousness. It is a common occurrence and often an explanation can be provided based on the person’s history alone. Other times, medical ...

Fainting is common, and can happen after a sudden scare or because of low blood sugar, but unexplained fainting can be the first sign of serious heart problems. Dr. Richard Besser, ABC News as the ...