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Vasovagal Syncope

Vasovagal syncope is fainting caused due to drop in blood pressure and decreased blood supply to the brain. The drop in blood pressure is caused due to alteration in the nerve signals to the heart. Prolonged standing, intense heat, dehydration, fasting, etc., are the cause of vasovagal syncope.

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Before two weeks, I fainted for a prolonged period on my bed. Is it due to vasovagal syncope?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 17 years old. Before two weeks, I got fainted in bed for a prolonged period. After standing, I went to emergency and I was diagnosed with arrhythmia. The doctor told me that I need to have a pacemaker. Then I went for a second opinion and the doctor told me that it is a simple case of...  Read Full »

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Dr. Ilir Sharka

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems to be a vasovagal episode and it leads to loss of consciousness. This gets support from postural tachycardia. It is necessary to review the cause of the arrhythmia. A cardiac ultrasound can be done. A tilt test and holter monitor can be done to identify the cau...  Read Full »

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