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    syncope
    /ˈsɪŋkəpi/

    noun

    • 1. temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure.
    • 2. the omission of sounds or letters from within a word, for example when library is pronounced /ˈlʌɪbri/.

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  2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSyncope: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments - Cleveland Clinic

    Nov 3, 2022 · Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness with a quick recovery. It can be caused by various factors, such as blood pressure changes, heart issues, neurological conditions or situational triggers. Learn about the types, diagnosis and management of syncope.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Syncope_(medicine)Syncope (medicine) - Wikipedia

    Syncope is a loss of consciousness and muscle strength due to a decrease in blood flow to the brain. It can be caused by heart or blood vessel problems, reflex or neurally mediated mechanisms, or orthostatic hypotension.

  4. www.ninds.nih.gov › health-information › disordersSyncope - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

    Syncope is a loss of consciousness due to a sudden change in blood flow to the brain. It can be a symptom of heart disease or other conditions and may require treatment. Learn about the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of syncope.

  5. www.heart.org › symptoms-diagnosis--monitoring-of-arrhythmia › syncope-faintingSyncope (Fainting) - American Heart Association

    Nov 16, 2022 · Syncope is a symptom of low blood pressure or heart problems that can cause fainting or passing out. Learn about the types, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of syncope from the American Heart Association.

  6. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-and-diseasesSyncope (Fainting) - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Syncope is another word for fainting or passing out, when there is not enough blood flow to the brain. Learn about the common causes of syncope, such as reflex syncope, cardiac syncope and orthostatic hypotension, and how to prevent and treat it.

  7. geekymedics.com › syncopeSyncope | Definition, Causes, History Taking - Geeky Medics

    Feb 21, 2016 · Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness due to global cerebral hypoperfusion, often with triggers, prodrome and spontaneous recovery. Learn how to distinguish syncope from seizure and the common causes and investigations of syncope.

  8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK442006Syncope - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center for ...

    Jun 12, 2023 · Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness and postural tone followed by spontaneous recovery. While there are numerous classification schemes used to further identify and manage underlying conditions that may lead to syncope, syncope ultimately results from decreased cerebral perfusion.

  9. www.merckmanuals.com › symptoms-of-cardiovascular-disorders › syncopeSyncope - Syncope - Merck Manual Professional Edition

    Syncope is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness with loss of postural tone followed by spontaneous revival. Learn about the causes, evaluation, and treatment of syncope and its common benign and serious etiologies.

  10. medlineplus.gov › faintingSyncope | Fainting - MedlinePlus

    Aug 4, 2016 · Fainting, or syncope, is a brief loss of consciousness when blood flow to the brain suddenly drops. Know the causes and what to do if someone faints.

  11. www.yalemedicine.org › conditions › syncopeSyncope > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine

    • Two types of syncope: vasovagal syncope and cardiac syncope • Treatments include medications, lifestyle changes, and in some cases addressing a heart issue • Involves internal medicine, cardiology, cardiovascular medicine