Syncope

Question 1

syncope

Answer 1

a neurologic condition characterized by the sudden, temporary loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain, with recovery of consciousness almost immediately on becoming supine

Question 2

causes of syncope

Answer 2

cardiovascular, hypovolemia, non-cardiovascular, idiopathic

Question 3

cardiovascular

Answer 3

arrhythmias or mechanical problems - heart rate too fast or slow, abnormally functioning heart valve, may trigger hypoxia in the brain and subsequent fainting

Question 4

hypovolemia

Answer 4

decrease in body fluid volume - syncope in patient’s when moved from a seated or supine position to a standing position (orthostatic or positional syncope)

Question 5

non-cardiovascular

Answer 5

metabolic, neurologic, or psychiatric conditions - hypoglycemia, TIA, or anxiety attack can cause syncope