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==[[Syncope classification|Classification]]== | ==[[Syncope classification|Classification]]== | ||
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Blood pressure is the main determinant for the presentation of syncope. Blood pressure is determined by cardiac output and total [[peripheral vascular resistance]], and hence, any disturbances with any of these variables may lead to the presentation of syncope. | |||
==[[Syncope pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]== | ==[[Syncope pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]== | ||
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==[[Syncope causes|Causes]]== | ==[[Syncope causes|Causes]]== | ||
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Synonyms and keywords: Blacking out; collapse; faint; fainting; loss of consciousness; swoon; unconscious
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Overview
Blood pressure is the main determinant for the presentation of syncope. Blood pressure is determined by cardiac output and total peripheral vascular resistance, and hence, any disturbances with any of these variables may lead to the presentation of syncope.
Pathophysiology
References
Causes
Differentiating Syncope from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | CT | MRI | Echocardiography | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
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