In the absence of structural heart disease (including a normal ECG), syncope is most often of neurally mediated reflex origin or orthostatic hypotension. As a rule, reflex etiologies predominate in ...

Syncope is relatively common in the emergency department (ED) -- frequency is approximately 1% to 2% of all ED visits, and syncope accounts for roughly the same percentage of hospital admissions. [1,2 ...

In patients with syncope who present to the emergency department for evaluation, diagnosing an underlying cardiac arrhythmia remains difficult. We conducted an open-label, randomized, controlled ...

Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness that happens due to a decrease in blood flow to your brain. It’s more commonly known as fainting. Fainting accounts for between 3 and 5 percent of ...

We evaluated the incidence, specific causes, and prognosis of syncope among women and men participating in the Framingham Heart Study from 1971 to 1998. Of 7814 study participants followed for an ...

Starting 14-day ECG monitoring immediately after ED assessment for unexplained syncope did not result in fewer ...

Common triggers for vasovagal syncope include extreme heat and dehydration. Fainting episodes occur most frequently in people younger than 40 years old. Vasovagal syncope is usually not dangerous, but ...

Help Dr. Lisa Sanders get to the bottom of unsolved medical mysteries for a future documentary show. This week: Can you diagnose a young man’s repeat syncope? Help Dr. Lisa Sanders get to the bottom ...

Syncope is the medical term for fainting. When you faint, you lose consciousness for a short time. Overall, syncope is caused by a decrease in blood flow to the brain, which can lead to a temporary ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Vasovagal Syncope' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...