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Prior to the syncopal episode, patients may complain of a prodome consisting of: | |||
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The symptoms usually occur in the upright position and resolve almost immediately when the patient assumes the supine position. In the upright position there is "downward" displacementof 300-800 cc of blood. | |||
==Recovery Phase== | |||
* “Washed out” and [[tired feeling]] | * “Washed out” and [[tired feeling]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Triggers
Vasovagal syncope may be precipitated by:
- The sight of blood
- Loss of blood
- Sudden stressful or painful experiences
- Surgical manipulation
- Trauma
Prodrome
Prior to the syncopal episode, patients may complain of a prodome consisting of:
The symptoms usually occur in the upright position and resolve almost immediately when the patient assumes the supine position. In the upright position there is "downward" displacementof 300-800 cc of blood.
Recovery Phase
- “Washed out” and tired feeling