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   What is syncope & what causes it?

   • SYNCOPE (sin-co-pee) is a medical term for a blackout that is caused by a sudden lack of blood supply to the brain. There are a number of potential causes of syncope, some that can be easily diagnosed and managed. Other causes may require more in-depth investigations.

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   How long does it take for a person to get syncope?

   • The length of time from standing to syncope can be up to 45 minutes. Postural (orthostatic) syncope results from insufficiency of the baroreceptor response, resulting in syncope.

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   What causes fainting & syncope?

   • Fainting, also known as syncope, is a temporary loss of consciousness that most commonly occurs as a result of a sudden drop in blood pressure, resulting in a lack of oxygen to the brain. Common causes include emotional triggers, dehydration, standing up too quickly, and medication side effects.

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   Is syncope a cardiac event?

   • The body is not able to compensate for this increase in pressure, which decreases the flow of blood to the heart. Episodes of syncope may be cardiac if the heart is failing to pump enough to send its freshly oxygenated blood to the brain. Cardiac syncope usually occurs without warning (no preceding symptoms prior).

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   Syncope (pronounced “sin-ko-pea”) is the medical term for fainting or passing out. It happens when you have a sudden, temporary drop in the amount of blood that flows to your brain. Most of the time, a harmless, short-term cause makes you faint.

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   Home. Health A to Z. Fainting is when you pass out for a short time. It's not usually a sign of something serious, but if it happens you should see a GP. Causes of fainting. There are many reasons why someone might faint. Causes include: standing up too quickly – this could be a sign of low blood pressure. not eating or drinking enough.

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   Feb 21, 2016 · Introduction. Syncope, commonly known as ‘fainting’ or ‘passing out’, is a common presenting complaint. There are several disorders which present similarly and a variety of different underlying causes, ranging from benign to serious and life-threatening.

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   SYNCOPE (sin-co-pee) is a medical term for a blackout that is caused by a sudden lack of blood supply to the brain. There are a number of potential causes of syncope, some that can be easily diagnosed and managed. Other causes may require more in-depth investigations.

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   Syncope is when a person loses consciousness (faints) as the result of reduced oxygenated blood flow to the brain. There are sometimes warning signs (prodromes) which can occur from between seconds to nearly an hour before the person faints, including:

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   Nov 16, 2022 · Syncope is also called fainting or "passing out." It most often occurs when blood pressure is too low (a condition called hypotension) and the heart doesn't pump enough oxygen to the brain. It can be harmless or a symptom of an underlying medical condition.

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   Mar 8, 2023 · Fainting, also known as syncope, is a temporary loss of consciousness that most commonly occurs as a result of a sudden drop in blood pressure, resulting in a lack of oxygen to the brain. Common causes include emotional triggers, dehydration, standing up too quickly, and medication side effects.