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What is Syncope?


Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness due to a sudden decline in blood flow to the brain. It may be caused by an irregular cardiac rate or rhythm or by changes of blood volume or distribution. Syncope can occur in otherwise healthy people. The patient feels faint, dizzy, or lightheaded (presyncope), or loses consciousness (syncope).

Is there any treatment?

Non-cardiac syncope is treated acutely by lying down with the legs elevated. Infrequent episodes of non-cardiac syncope usually do not require treatment.

What is the prognosis?

Syncope is a dramatic event and can even be life-threatening if not treated appropriately. Generally, however, recovery is usually complete within minutes to hours.

What research is being done?

The NINDS supports and conducts studies aimed at understanding conditions such as "neurocardiogenic syncope." The goals of these studies are to clarify the mechanisms of these conditions and to find ways to prevent and treat them.

Select this link to view a list of studies currently seeking patients.

Organizations

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHBLI)
National Institutes of Health, DHHS
31 Center Drive, Rm. 4A21 MSC 2480
Bethesda, MD   20892-2480
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
Tel: 301-592-8573/240-629-3255 (TTY) Recorded Info: 800-575-WELL (-9355)

  


Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Cache Date: December 15, 2004


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September 7, 2008


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