Fogoros, MDMedically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD You won’t die from vasovagal syncope on its own. However, the suddenness of the reaction and temporary loss of consciousness that follows ...

The transient nature of syncope makes its evaluation challenging. After an initial history, physical examination, and electrocardiogram, the cause of syncope can remain unexplained in up to 47% of ...

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Giving blood, getting vaccinated, or standing on a stuffy, crowded train can result in dizziness and a loss of consciousness for some people. This reaction is ...

Syncope is a frequent cause for emergency consultation and hospital admission; it is also an indicator of reduced survival rate among older adults. The differential diagnosis may be large ...

Dr. William J. Lu-Culligan (Medicine): A 41-year-old man was evaluated at this hospital because of swelling in both ankles and episodes of syncope. The patient had been in his usual state of ...

Idiopathic premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) can occur in up to 40% of children with structurally normal hearts. The study aims to assess the impact of high-burden idiopathic PVCs on children ...

This reaction is known as a vasovagal syncope episode, also known as fainting. Vasovagal syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness. The vasovagal response, in which your blood pressure suddenly ...

A 41-year-old man was evaluated for swelling in the ankles and syncope. CT of the chest showed bilateral mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy, as well as an 8-mm nodule in the right lower lobe.