syncope is also known as __________.
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- Syncope, also known as fainting, is a sudden, short loss of consciousness that usually causes the body to go limp. This is often associated with a limited supply of oxygen-rich blood to the brain and low blood pressure (hypotension). When fainting occurs, the body goes limp and is unresponsive to outside stimulation.
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- Facts on Fainting. Fainting, which medical professionals call syncope (pronounced SIN-ko-pea), is a temporary loss of consciousness. Fainting is caused by a temporary loss of the brain's blood supply and can be a sign of a more serious condition.
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Syncope (medicine) For other uses, see Faint. Syncope, also known as fainting, is defined as a short loss of consciousness and muscle strength, characterized by a fast onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery. It is due to a decrease in blood flow to the entire brain usually from low blood pressure.
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Fact Sheet What is syncope or fainting? Syncope (sing'-koe-pee), the medical term for fainting, is the sudden loss of consciousness and physical collapse due to lack of blood and oxygen to the brain. Syncope can occur with or without warning, as an isolated event, or frequently over time.
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Syncope and Its Causes Why Does Syncope Occur? Syncope occurs when the blood flow to the brain becomes markedly reduced, for as few as five or six seconds. The brain's blood flow can be interrupted for a number of different reasons. Fortunately, in most cases, syncope is a transient condition that is not caused by a serious medical problem.
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- Alopecia is commonly known as baldness. The scientific or medical term for baldness is alopecia.
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Summary Syncope and transient loss of consciousness; multidisciplinary management. Vasovagal syncope, also known as fainting, is a transient, self-terminating loss of consciousness caused by a sudden reduction in blood flow to the brain due to a decrease in blood pressure.
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- Convulsive syncope is a term to describe a situation when a person passes out (syncope) and exhibits jerky movements of the limbs (convulsion). Both of the symptoms reflect inadequate blood--and oxygen--to your brain due to sudden drop in blood pressure when you stand up. The convulsions reflects that brain cells with not enough oxygen misfire into neighboring brain centers. I have low blood pressure ... and I sometimes feel dizzy if I get up quickly.
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Causes of Syncope in Canines Syncope in dogs can be a symptom of serious underlying illness. The term syncope, pronounced SIN-co-pee, means the same when applied to dogs and humans -- fainting. It's not a medical condition in itself but can be a symptom of underlying disease that causes a temporary reduction in blood flow, and thus oxygen delivery, to the brain.
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- It is important to recognize that syncope is transient, meaning that you wake up soon after passing out. You may wake up because the arrhythmia stops on its own and a normal rhythm and blood pressure return. Even if the arrhythmia persists, you may still regain consciousness.
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- Medical Definition of Syncope. Syncope: Partial or complete loss of consciousness with interruption of awareness of oneself and ones surroundings. When the loss of consciousness is temporary and there is spontaneous recovery, it is referred to as syncope or, in nonmedical quarters, fainting. Syncope accounts for one in every 30 visits to an emergency room. It is pronounced sin-ko-pea.
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Fainting Fainting is a brief loss of consciousness due to a drop in blood flow to the brain. The episode lasts less than a couple of minutes and you recover from it quickly and completely. The medical name for fainting is syncope.
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- Vasovagal syncope (also called cardioneurogenic syncope) is a condition in which temporary loss of consciousness is caused by a neurological reflex that produces either sudden dilation of the blood vessels in the legs, or a very slow heart rate (bradycardia), or both.
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What is Syncope? Syncope is the proper medical terminology for a sudden loss of consciousness, or fainting. While the underlying causes for syncope vary, the phenomenon is relatively common.ow blood pressure can cause syncope. The death of a loved one could potentially trigger syncope. A complete checkup is needed to ensure that a sycope incident does not signal something more serious, such as blood pressure issues.
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- Syncope, also known as fainting, passing out and swooning, is defined as a short loss of consciousness and muscle strength, characterized by a fast onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery. It is due to a decrease in blood flow to the entire brain usually from low blood pressure.
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Fainting medical term arrhythmias), fainting spells (medical term: syncope) or heart failure. Uncommonly, cardiomyopathies can be associated with dangerous heart rhythms called ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation which can be fatal.ear Alison, The medical term for fainting is syncope (or near syncope if one dosen't actually pass out). This is a common but complex condition that has many causes. The most common cause is the common faint (neurocardiogenic or vasovagal syncope).
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Syncope and Its Causes Syncope occurs when the blood flow to the brain becomes markedly reduced, for as few as five or six seconds. The brain's blood flow can be interrupted for a number of different reasons. Fortunately, in most cases, syncope is a transient condition that is not caused by a serious medical problem.
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- Syncope (say SING-kuh-pee) refers to a sudden loss of consciousness that soon passes. Syncope may be the first sign that you have an arrhythmia. Passing out can cause a serious injury. For example, passing out while climbing the stairs or while driving can cause serious harm.
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- What is Syncope? Syncope refers to a sudden loss of consciousness often accompanied with collapse, more commonly known as a blackout or faint. Syncope is caused by a lack of blood or oxygen to the brain. When this happens, the brain attempts to increase blood flow to itself by diverting blood away from the rest of the body.
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Reflex syncope Reflex syncope is a brief loss of consciousness due to a neurologically induced drop in blood pressure. Before the person passes out there may be sweating, a decreased ability to see, or ringing in the ears. Occasionally the person may twitch when unconscious. Complications may include injury from a fall. Reflex syncope is divided into three types: vasovagal, carotid sinus, and situational. Vasovagal syncope is typically triggered by seeing blood, pain, emotional stress, or prolonged standing. S
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- See also: Syncope (medicine) A vasovagal syncope, vasovagal episode or vasovagal response also called a neurocardiogenic syncope is a malaise mediated by the vagus nerve. Vasovagal syncope is the most common type of fainting. Vasovagal syncope is most commonly found in adolescents and in older adults.
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syncope Definition of syncope. 1 : loss of consciousness resulting from insufficient blood flow to the brain : faint. 2 : the loss of one or more sounds or letters in the interior of a word (as in fo'c'sle for forecastle)
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Syncope (medicine) Syncope, also known as fainting, is defined as a short loss of consciousness and muscle strength, characterized by a fast onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery. It is due to a decrease in blood flow to the entire brain usually from low blood pressure. Some causes have prodromal symptoms before the loss of consciousness occurs. These symptoms may include lightheadedness, sweating, pale skin, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and feeling warm, among others.
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Fainting medical term Neurocardiogenic syncope. Syncope is the term for fainting and Presyncope is the term, for feeling like you are going to faint. There are other dysautonomic conditions also. Most are not life threatening. This is my non-medical guess. Just a guess.ear Alison, The medical term for fainting is syncope (or near syncope if one dosen't actually pass out). This is a common but complex condition that has many causes. The most common cause is the common faint (neurocardiogenic or vasovagal syncope).
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What does padable mean in medical terms? Losing consciousness Syncope is the correct medical term for passing out or blacking out, meaning a temporary loss of consciousness.
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Syncope Syncope, a transient loss of consciousness, is a common clinical problem. The most common causes of syncope are cardiovascular in origin and are associated with a high rate of mortality in patients with underlying heart disease, transient myocardial ischemia, and other less common cardiac abnormalities.1.