41. Syncope Detailed information on syncope, also called fainting, including causes, symptoms, diagnostic, and treatment information. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_cardiac/syncope.cfm

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Making a Gift Topics Adolescent Medicine Allergy/Asthma/Immunology Blood Disorders Burns Cancer Common Injuries/Poison Tips Craniofacial Anomalies Dermatology Diabetes/Endo/Metabolism Eye Care Genitourinary/Kidney High-Risk Newborn High-Risk Pregnancy Infectious Diseases Medical Genetics Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Normal Newborns Oral Health Orthopaedics Pediatric Surgery Respiratory Disorders Terminal Illness in Children Transplantation UVa Health Topics A to Z FIND A DOCTOR Fetal Cardiology Pediatric Cardiology Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease ... WHY CHOOSE UVA Search This Site Syncope What is syncope? Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness and muscle tone caused by inadequate blood supply to the brain. Syncope is better known as fainting. Syncope accounts for 3 percent of emergency room visits and 6 percent of hospital admissions, according to the American Heart Association. What causes syncope?

42. Syncope - Page 1 - HeartCenterOnline: Answers to your questions about syncope and more! Information you can trust patient guides, the latest news, tips, tools, animations and newsletters. http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/signssymptoms/Syncope.cfm

iv_hideTacoda = true; Patients Professionals Home Register Member Log In ... Increase Type Size Featured Centers Cholesterol Blood Pressure Heart Failure Arrhythmia Coronary Artery Disease Free Newsletter! siteURL = "/animationfiles/flash_content/"; basefolder = "HCO"; BASEurl = siteURL + "BMCfile/" + basefolder + "/atlasvar.js"; popupURL = siteURL + "BMCfile/popupNF.js"; Syncope (Syncopal Attack, Neurally Mediated Syncope, NMS, Fainting, Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Vasovagal Syncope, Carotid Sinus Syncope) Summary About syncope Types and differences Other symptoms ... Treatment and prevention Edited By: Stephen D. Shappell , M.D., FACC, FCCP, FACP Kenneth M. Stein , M.D., FACC Next Page Summary Also known as fainting , syncope (SIN-cuh-pee) is a brief, sudden loss of consciousness, usually followed by a rapid return to consciousness. Syncope is a symptom of an underlying cause or condition, not a disease itself. It may be due to harmless causes, or it may be due to more serious underlying cardiovascular or neurologic conditions, including sudden cardiac death. In patients with heart disease, the possibility that a fainting spell may have been caused by an abnormal heart rhythm

43. Syncope syncope, or fainting, is a sudden loss of consciousness caused by decreased blood flow Many people with syncope, especially the elderly and those with http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/Faintingcc.html

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Maryland Medical Center Programs Complementary Medicine Program Home Medical Reference Alternative / Complementary Medicine ... Conditions Syncope Also Listed As: Signs and Symptoms What Causes It? Who's Most At Risk? What to Expect at Your Provider's Office ... Supporting Research Syncope, or fainting, is a sudden loss of consciousness caused by decreased blood flow to the brain. Recovery occurs within seconds or minutes for many causes of fainting. Approximately 3 to 4 percent of people, mostly the elderly, experience episodes of fainting. Signs and Symptoms You may experience the following signs and symptoms before you faint: Lightheadedness  Blurred vision  Sweating  Heaviness in your lower limbs  Giddiness  Confusion  Yawning  Nausea, and sometimes vomiting  During a fainting episode, in addition to loss of consciousness, you may experience the following symptoms: Abnormal paleness  Falling down if standing, slumping if seated  Spasmodic jerks of your body  Weak pulse  Drop in blood pressure  What Causes It?

44. Syncope Patients _ years of age have a cardiovascular cause of syncope twice the Question 2 (True/False) syncope in pediatric patients can be due to http://www.alaskaems.org/quiz/syncope.htm

Syncope Choose the BEST answer. When done, click the grade button. If you wish, you may go back and remark the ones you have missed and grade again. You may read the answers after grading if you like. When you are done reviewing the answers page, simply close the window. A) 45 to 60, 20 to 45 B) 50 to 80, 12 to 45 C) 60 to 90, 15 to 59 D) 80 to 100, 40 to 60 Question # 2 (True/False) Syncope in pediatric patients can be due to breath-holding spells A) True B) False A) all B) most C) few D) none A) slower B) faster C) there is no difference is return to a normal mental state Question # 5 (Multiple Choice) Which of the following statements is true? A) syncope caused by seizures can be differentiated from vasomotor syncope based on tonic- clonic activity and postictal confusion B) syncope caused by seizures cannot be differentiated from vasomotor syncope as both present with tonic- clonic activity and postictal confusion C) syncope produced by a seizures will not be preceded with an associated seizure aura Question # 6 (Multiple Choice) All patients who suffer syncope should have a full set of vitals, pulse, respiration and BP, obtained. What other ' vital sign ' is necessary for the field provider to obtain?

45. Syncope - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia syncope is the reason why Australian English is colloquially known as Strine. In some traditional English spellings, the syncope suffered by abbreviated http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syncope

You did it! Over US$240,000 was donated in the 21-day fund drive. Thank you for your generosity! You are still welcome to make a donation or purchase Wikimedia merchandise Syncope From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Syncope has two distinct and apparantly unrelated meanings, one in linguistics and another in medicne. edit Linguistics In linguistics syncope is the deletion of phonemes from a word , or from a phrase treated as a unit; compare elision Syncope gives rise to many of the silent letters in English spelling . The traditional spellings of English place names such as Worcester and Gloucester bear evidence of syncope, as does the usual pronunciation of parliament . Syncope is the reason why Australian English is colloquially known as Strine In some traditional English spellings, the syncope suffered by abbreviated forms is indicated by an apostrophe , as in didn't and I'd've . In other, similar words, it is customary to omit the apostrophe, as in gonna for going to or wannabe for want to be . The forms showing syncope, whether indicated or not, are usually marked as colloquial and not used in the most formal sorts of English linguistics article is a stub . You can help Wikipedia by expanding it edit Medicine Syncope is a medical term which describes the condition normally known as fainting . Syncope involves a temporary reduction of blood (and therefore oxygen) supply to the brain , resulting in a blackout.

46. Vasovagal Syncope - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Vasovagal syncope (also vasodepressor syncope or neurocardiogenic syncope) It is uncommon for vasovagal syncope to occur while the individual is lying http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasovagal_syncope

You did it! Over US$240,000 was donated in the 21-day fund drive. Thank you for your generosity! You are still welcome to make a donation or purchase Wikimedia merchandise Vasovagal syncope From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Vasovagal syncope (also vasodepressor syncope neurally mediated syncope or neurocardiogenic syncope ), a form of dysautonomia , is the most common cause of fainting ("syncope" in medical terminology). Although it is particularly common (both historically and stereotypically) among young women, it is seen across all ages and genders and in otherwise completely healthy people. It is triggered by a number of factors, including prolonged standing, alcohol, fatigue, hunger, and anxiety . Vasovagal syncope is caused by low heart rate and blood pressure , leading to inadequate circulation. The reduced oxygen supply to the brain results in syncope , or temporary loss of consciousness. Individuals usually regain consciousness within a few minutes and their prognosis is good, although the syncope has a tendency to recur. Contents Features Diagnosis Pathophysiology Treatment ... edit Features Prior to losing consciousness, the individual usually experiences symptoms such as

47. Vasovagal Syncope Vasovagal syncope is a common occurrence in the ED. Lin JTY, Ziegler DK, Lai CW, Bayer W Convulsive syncope in blood donors. Ann Neurol 1982;11525528 http://www.ncemi.org/cse/cse0101.htm

More Emergency Medicine Resources Back to table of contents 1.01 Vasovagal Syncope (Faint, swoon) Presentation What to do: Arrange for patients, family, and friends anticipating unpleasant experiences in the ED to sit or lie down and be constantly attended. If someone faints in the ED, catch him so he is not injured in the fall, lie him supine onthe floor for 5-10 minutes, protect his airway,record several sets of vital signs, and be ready to proceed with resuscitation if the episode turns out to be more than a simple vasovagal syncope. If a patient is brought to the ED following a faint elsewhere, ask about the setting, precipitating factors, descriptions of several eyewitnesses, and sequence of recovery. Be alert for evidence of seizures, hysteria, and hyperventilation (see sections below). Record several sets of vital signs, including orthostatic changes, and examine carefully for signs of trauma and neurologic residua. After full recovery, explain to the patient that this is a common physiological reaction and how, in future recurrences, he can recognize the early lightheadedness and prevent a full swoon by lying down or putting his head between his knees. What not to do: Do not let families stand for bad news, let parents stand while watching their children being sutured, or let patients stand for shots or venipunctures.

48. Syncope 780.2 syncope and collapse SEE ALSO. Aortic valvular stenosis Carotid sinus syndrome Diagnostic evaluation and management of patients with syncope. http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP0892.html

Syncope DESCRIPTION: Approximately 5-20% of adults will have one or more episodes of syncope by age 75. The disorder accounts for about 1% of hospital admissions and about 3% of emergency room visits. Its annual incidence in the institutionalized elderly is about 6%. System(s) affected: Nervous, Cardiovascular Genetics: N/A Incidence/Prevalence in USA: 6% in persons over age 75 (incidence) Predominant age: Elderly Predominant sex: N/A CAUSES: Cardiac - obstruction to outflow: Aortic stenosis Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Pulmonary embolus Cardiac - arrhythmias: Ventricular tachycardia Sick sinus syndrome 2nd and 3rd degree AV block Non-cardiac: Reflex mediated vasovagal, situational (micturition, defecation, cough) Orthostatic hypotension Drug induced Neurologic: Seizures, transient ischemic attack Carotid sinus Psychogenic ICD-9-CM: 780.2 Syncope and collapse SEE ALSO: Aortic valvular stenosis Carotid sinus syndrome Stokes-Adams attacks Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS) ... Atrial septal defect (ASD) REFERENCES: Schnipper JL, Kapoor WN. Diagnostic evaluation and management of patients with syncope. Med Clin North Am 2001;85(2):423-56

49. Fainting (vasovagal Syncope) - MayoClinic.com A simple faint (vasovagal syncope) can have many causes but typically isn t serious. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00103

50. Syncope, Coughing Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9314

51. Syncope Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical Terms PDF 122100 syncope http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?ArticleKey=5612

52. Syncope Cleveland Clinic Heart Center provides the best in experienced, innovative, and state of the art therapies for all cardiac arrhythmias . http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/guide/disease/electric/syncope.ht

Heart Guide Vascular Guide History of Innovations About Us ... Dictionary Treating the Heart, Blood Vessels and Circulation Syncope What is syncope? What are the symptoms? What causes syncope? How is the cause of syncope diagnosed? ... How to find a doctor if you have syncope What is syncope? Syncope (syn kuh pee) is the medical term for a brief loss of consciousness related to a sudden fall in blood pressure and sometimes, a decrease in heart rate a common condition, affecting about 3 percent of the population at some point in life What are the symptoms? The symptoms of syncope include feeling one or more of the following: light-headed or dizzy drowsy or groggy wobbly or weak when standing faint or blacking out after a meal, after exercise, or at any time falling without a cause Remember, syncope is often preceded by other symptoms (called premonitory symptoms ), such as lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, palpitations (fluttering in the chest). Many patients learn, on their own, to avoid syncope when they feel the premonitory symptoms by sitting or laying down quickly. This does not mean that they do not have syncope; it means that they outsmarted gravity! They still need a medical evaluation.

53. FAINTING (SYNCOPE) PARASOL EMT specialises in the provision of first aid and industrial health and safety training to clients in all areas of Australia. http://www.parasolemt.com.au/Manual/fainting.asp

FAINTING (SYNCOPE) Fainting, or syncope, is a sudden brief loss of consciousness that may only last a few seconds and is followed by full recovery within two minutes. Fainting is usually caused by a relatively minor event such as the sight of blood or just prior to receiving an injection. The casualty usually makes a full recovery once he or she is laid flat. There are many causes of fainting, including: standing for long periods the sight of needles the sight of blood pain emotional events heat SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS dizziness or feeling light headed nausea pale, cool and clammy skin anxious collapse loss of consciousness rapid recovery after being laid flat CARE AND TREATMENT Syncope if unconscious - recovery position raise the legs if possible if conscious - lay the casualty flat and raise the legs if possible for an ambulance if not fully recovered in a few minutes Heat Syncope recovery position cool casualty by fanning loosen and remove excessive clothing

54. Acute Orthostatic Intolerance And Syncope Cardiac syncope is often quite serious and should be regarded as lifethreatening. Although cardiac syncope is not often closely associated with orthostasis http://www.nymc.edu/fhp/centers/syncope/acute_orthostatic_intolerance_and_syncop

Acute Orthostatic Intolerance and Syncope H ome NIH Studies: CFS ... Search While neurologic disease may produce acute orthostatic intolerance, most acute OI is produced by syncope (literally "to chop off" in Greek) in which there is a sudden transient loss of consciousness produced by decreased cerebral blood flow. Mostly this is caused by a sudden fall of blood pressure below the range where cerebral autoregulation can maintain consciousness. It may be due to medication, cardiac disease, most commonly arrhythmic disease, or severe impairment of cardiac output by mechanical failure or obstruction. It may be due to transient impairment of central nervous system function as in a transient ischemic attack but this is less common. However, although convulsive-like movements may occur during syncope, it is almost always distinct from a seizure disorder, and is distinct from coma in which loss of consciousness is not transient at all. Other forms of simple faint may involve either an isolated fall in heart rate (so-called cardioinhibitory syncope), or an isolated fall in blood pressure (so-called vasomotor or dysautonomic syncope). In addition some simple faints aren't so simple and may be associated with prolonged asystole and personal injury. Often this occurs with so-called "convulsive syncope" which may be mistaken for a seizure. These forms of syncope are denoted by many other terms which seem to change from year to year and include neurally mediated hypotension, neurocardiogenic syncope and many others. The nomenclature is confusing.

55. Vasovagal Syncope Dirk s condition is called vasovagal syncope. Stubborn as he is, 1) Most patients are young and healthy, although vasovagal syncope can occur in the http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/neuro03/web2/ljackson.html

This paper reflects the research and thoughts of a student at the time the paper was written for a course at Bryn Mawr College. Like other materials on Serendip , it is not intended to be "authoritative" but rather to help others further develop their own explorations. Web links were active as of the time the paper was posted but are not updated Contribute Thoughts Search Serendip for Other Papers Serendip Home Page Biology 202 ... 2003 Second Web Paper On Serendip Vasovagal Syncope Laurel Jackson My best friend "Dirk" can easily be picked out of a crowd. His 6'7 stature, impressive muscle mass, very blond hair, big blue eyes, and booming voice cause many people to stare at him-once, in Europe, a Japanese couple asked if they could take a picture of him. Addicted to weight lifting and athletics, my friend does not always enjoy admitting that he is a computer engineer-yes, my 22-year-old buddy is still afraid of the geek label. There is something else to which Dirk will not readily admit-he faints at the sight of blood. In fact, many things can trigger his fainting spells: blood, vomit, overheating, etc. Dirk lives next door to my parents; we grew up together. Recently, he and my sister ran over from his house to ours, which is a distance of about 50 feet. My sister had not worn shoes; when they got to our house, they walked through two rooms before Dirk got dizzy. My sister had cut her foot, and the blood that had spread over the tile floor made Dirk turn his head away, and sit down. My mother ran to the rescue-Dirk's, not my sister's. She helped him breath deeply, and luckily he avoided fainting.

56. ESC Guidelines - Management Of Syncope Guidelines syncope (Guidelines on Diagnosis and Treatment of) Update 2004. Document The Evaluation and Treatment of syncope – A handbook of clinical practice http://www.escardio.org/knowledge/guidelines/Management_of_Syncope_Guidelines.ht

Home About Us Contact Us Site Map Search for Home Knowledge Centre ESC Guidelines Guidelines List ... Scientific and Education Portal ESC Guidelines Topic: Syncope Syncope (Guidelines on Diagnosis and Treatment of) - Update 2004 Document type: Publication: European Heart Journal 2004 - 2001 Order now Download now Authoring body: Task force of the ESC Authors: M. Brignole (Chairperson), P. Alboni, D. Benditt, L. Bergfeldt, J. J. Blanc, P. E. Bloch Thomsen, J. G. van Dijk, A. Fitzpatrick, S. Hohnloser, J. Janousek, W. Kapoor, R. A. Kenny, P. Kulakowski, G. Masotti, A. Moya, A. Raviele, R. Sutton, G. Theodorakis, A. Ungar, W. Wieling Available Documents: Version Format Size Link Full text Adobe Acrobat 496 KB Executive summary Adobe Acrobat 336 KB Previous versions: Guidelines on Management (Diagnosis and Treatment) of Syncope - Full Text M. Brignole (Chairperson), P. Alboni, D. Benditt, L. Bergfeldt, J. J. Blanc, P. E. Bloch Thomsen, J. G. van Dijk, A. Fitzpatrick, S. Hohnloser, J. Janousek, W. Kapoor, R. A. Kenny, P. Kulakowski, A. Moya, A. Raviele, R. Sutton, G. Theodorakis, A. Unger, W. Wieling European Heart Journal 2001; 22:1256-1306

57. Vasovagal Syncope You have been diagnosed with a condition called vasovagal syncope. Other names for it include fainting, neurocardiogenic syncope and neurally mediated http://www.londoncardiac.ca/pages/vvs.htm

LONDON CARDIAC INSTITUTE Vasovagal Syncope What You Need to Know All information contained in this webpage is intended for Canadian residents only and is NOT intended as specific medical advice for any individual with a medical condition similar to that described herein. This page was last updated: Tue, Nov 18, 2003 Introduction You have been diagnosed with a condition called vasovagal syncope. Other names for it include fainting, neurocardiogenic syncope and neurally mediated syncope. This is a very common condition that results in fainting or a blackout in as many as half of people at least once in their life. Three percent of people develop it repeatedly. What is Vasovagal Syncope? Vasovagal syncope is not a serious or life threatening condition, but in effect an abnormal reflex. This results in a drop in blood pressure leading to decreased blood flow to the brain resulting in dizziness or fainting. The mechanism of vasovagal syncope is the subject of a great deal of research. It may best be described as the following: What are the symptoms?

58. Clinician Reviews: Evaluating And Managing Syncope Full text of the article, Evaluating and Managing syncope from Clinician Reviews, a publication in the field of Health Fitness, is provided free of http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BUY/is_11_10/ai_67881675

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59. AMAA Journal: Syncope And The Runner - Brief Article Full text of the article, syncope and the runner Brief Article from AMAA Journal, a publication in the field of Health Fitness, is provided free of http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NHG/is_1_15/ai_90534107

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60. Cardiovascular Disorders - Syncope syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness and muscle tone caused by inadequate syncope is better known as fainting. syncope accounts for 3 percent of http://uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/pediatric/cardiac/syncope.htm

Syncope What is syncope? Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness and muscle tone caused by inadequate blood supply to the brain. Syncope is better known as fainting. Syncope accounts for 3 percent of emergency room visits and 6 percent of hospital admissions, according to the American Heart Association. What causes syncope? The common reason behind each syncopal or fainting episode is a temporary lack of oxygen-rich (red) blood getting to the brain. However, many different problems can cause a decrease in blood flow to the brain. Types of syncope include: vasovagal syncope The most common type of syncope is called vasovagal syncope. A variety of situations stimulate the vagus nerve, which leads to a slowing of the heart rate and dilation of the body's blood vessels. With a slow heart rate and dilated blood vessels, less blood gets to the brain, and fainting occurs. Pain and emotional stress can trigger vasovagal syncope in susceptible people. This type of syncope can happen more often in some families. orthostatic hypotension Another cause of syncope is orthostatic hypotension. This is a drop in blood pressure that occurs when a person has been standing for a while, or changes from a sitting to a standing position. Blood tends to pool in the legs, keeping a normal amount of blood from being returned to the heart, and thereby preventing a normal amount of blood from leaving the heart and going to the body. A momentary drop in blood flow to the brain occurs, and a person faints.

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