Syncope natural history, complications and prognosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]

Overview

Prognosis of syncope depends on:

Underlying causes: Syncope caused by cardiovascular diseases may be life-threatening. Prognosis of vasovagal syncope is relatively better.
Whether the patient is associated with severe complications, such as falling, can lead to a cerebral hemorrhage.