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{{Neurocardiogenic syncope}} | {{Neurocardiogenic syncope}} | ||
{{CMG}} | {{CMG}}; {{AOEIC}} {{LG}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The classic features of neurocardiogenic syncope include the presence of triggering stimuli with subsequent prodrome of [[nausea]] and [[diaphoresis]]. | |||
==History== | |||
*Family history of syncope is almost always present. | |||
==Triggers== | ==Triggers/Precipitating Factors== | ||
*The sight of blood. | |||
*The sight of blood | *Loss of blood. | ||
*Loss of blood | *Sudden stressful or painful experiences. | ||
*Sudden stressful or painful experiences | *Surgical manipulation. | ||
*Surgical manipulation | *Trauma. | ||
*Trauma | *Pain. | ||
*Anxiety. | |||
*Stress. | |||
==Prodrome== | ==Prodrome== | ||
Prior to the syncopal episode, patients may complain of a prodome consisting of: | *Prior to the syncopal episode, patients may complain of a prodome consisting of: | ||
*[[Nausea]] | :*[[Nausea]], | ||
*[[Diaphoresis]] | :*[[Diaphoresis]] (absent in the elderly), | ||
*[[Lightheadedness]] | :*[[Lightheadedness]], | ||
*[[Blurred vision]] | :*[[Blurred vision]], | ||
*[[Headache]] | :*[[Headache]], | ||
*[[Palpitations]] | :*[[Palpitations]], | ||
*[[Paraesthesia]] | :*[[Paraesthesia]], | ||
*[[Pallor]] | :*[[Pallor]], | ||
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 | *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 displacement of 300-800 cc of blood'''''. | ||
==Recovery Phase== | ==Recovery Phase== | ||
* “Washed out” and [[tired feeling]] | * “Washed out” and [[tired feeling]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Neurocardiogenic Syncope Microchapters |
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Neurocardiogenic syncope symptoms On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Neurocardiogenic syncope symptoms |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Neurocardiogenic syncope symptoms |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
The classic features of neurocardiogenic syncope include the presence of triggering stimuli with subsequent prodrome of nausea and diaphoresis.
History
- Family history of syncope is almost always present.
Triggers/Precipitating Factors
- The sight of blood.
- Loss of blood.
- Sudden stressful or painful experiences.
- Surgical manipulation.
- Trauma.
- Pain.
- Anxiety.
- Stress.
Prodrome
- Prior to the syncopal episode, patients may complain of a prodome consisting of:
- Nausea,
- Diaphoresis (absent in the elderly),
- Lightheadedness,
- Blurred vision,
- Headache,
- Palpitations,
- Paraesthesia,
- Pallor,
- 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 displacement of 300-800 cc of blood.
Recovery Phase
- “Washed out” and tired feeling.