Fainting Spells: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Fainting Spells

Orthostatic Hypotension

This is different from a syncope caused by cardiac problems because there are known triggers for the fainting spell (standing, heat, emotion ) and identifiable prodromal symptoms [en.wikipedia.org]

Water ingestion - -drinking 16 oz of water over 5 minutes can prevent a fainting spell (Lu et al, 2003).. [tchain.com]

Page last modified: October 8, 2016 See also dysautonomia syncope Tilt table testing Orthostasis means upright posture, and hypotension means low blood pressure. [dizziness-and-balance.com]

Vasovagal Syncope

/a/syncopeseizure.htm Topics: Epilepsy, Seizures, Fainting, Syncope, Vasovagal Syncope, Fainting Spells, Careers in Neurodiagnostics [rscdiagnosticservices.com]

A blood test might also be done to look for conditions of the blood such as anemia which might be a cause to the fainting spell or dizziness you have. [gazettereview.com]

Avoid fainting spells by recognising the symptoms before it happens. [mountelizabeth.com.sg]

Syncope

If fainting spells occur often without a triggering event, syncope may be a sign of an underlying heart disease. [ninds.nih.gov]

For most people, syncope occurs once or twice in a lifetime; for others, various medical conditions may lead to numerous fainting spells throughout their life. [brighamandwomens.org]

General Information Syncope, often referred to as a fainting spell, is the abrupt and brief loss of consciousness due to a temporary lack in blood flow to the brain. [utmc.utoledo.edu]

Supraventricular Tachycardia

spells Sometimes, there are no symptoms. [ucsfhealth.org]

This test sometimes is used to help find the cause of fainting spells. You lie on a table that moves from a lying down to an upright position. [web.archive.org]

[…] fast or too slow can cause: Lightheadedness or dizziness Palpitations (skipping, fluttering or pounding in the chest) Fatigue Chest pressure or pain Shortness of breath Fainting [ucsfhealth.org]

Cor Pulmonale

Symptoms you may have are: Fainting spells during activity Chest discomfort, usually in the front of the chest Chest pain Swelling of the feet or ankles Symptoms of lung disorders [nlm.nih.gov]

As the disease worsens, the following symptoms may occur with lighter activity, or even while you’re resting: 4 Fainting spells with activity Chest discomfort and/or chest [inogen.com]

Bradycardia

Symptoms of bradycardia include: Fatigue or feeling weak Dizziness or lightheadedness Confusion Fainting (or near-fainting) spells Shortness of breath Difficulty when exercising [heart.org]

Or you may also have fainting spells, dizziness, weakness, or an unusual lack of energy. How is it diagnosed? [cardiacsolutions.net]

Cardiac arrest (in extreme cases) Complications of bradycardia Left untreated, severe or prolonged bradycardia can cause: Heart failure Fainting (syncope) Chest pain (angina [heart.org]

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Patients who have family history of sudden cardiac death ; unexplained fainting spell; severe thickening of heart muscle or dangerous heart rhythm, are considered to be at [nhcs.com.sg]

Obstructed blood flow can cause shortness of breath with exertion, chest pain, dizziness and fainting spells. Dilated cardiomyopathy. [mayoclinic.org]

A "near-miss" sudden cardiac death (a life-threatening abnormal rhythm that self-converts) may appear to be a "fainting spell." [mottchildren.org]

Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia

Fainting spell 0001279 1%-4% of people have these symptoms Left ventricular dysfunction 0005162 Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO Autosomal [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

If fainting spells occur often without a triggering event, syncope may be a sign of an underlying heart disease.[33] In the case where syncope is caused by cardiac disease [en.wikipedia.org]

Possible complications include: Inability of the heart to pump enough blood (heart failure) Frequent fainting spells or unconsciousness Sudden death caused by cardiac arrest [mayoclinic.org]

Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Type 2

If fainting spells occur often without a triggering event, syncope may be a sign of an underlying heart disease.[33] In the case where syncope is caused by cardiac disease [en.wikipedia.org]

Individuals that have experienced the first syncope at a younger age have even more grim prognosis. [symptoma.com]

Sinus Bradycardia

Symptoms of bradycardia include: Fatigue or feeling weak Dizziness or lightheadedness Confusion Fainting (or near-fainting) spells Shortness of breath Difficulty when exercising [heart.org]

This is especially important if you have had dizziness, weakness, lack of energy or fainting spells. [drugs.com]

Cardiac arrest (in extreme cases) Complications of bradycardia Left untreated, severe or prolonged bradycardia can cause: Heart failure Fainting (syncope) Chest pain (angina [heart.org]

Familial Ventricular Polymorphic Tachycardia

If fainting spells occur often without a triggering event, syncope may be a sign of an underlying heart disease.[33] In the case where syncope is caused by cardiac disease [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] patients who had recurrence of syncope after ICD implantation presented previous syncope (Tab. 3). [scielo.br]

Heart Block

But when a block causes the heart to beat too slowly, it can cause symptoms such as tiredness and fainting spells. [uofmhealth.org]

It may cause light-headedness or fainting ( syncope ). And it may progress to complete heart block. This type frequently requires a pacemaker. [healthlinkbc.ca]

As a result some patients with a second degree heart block will be symptomatic and present with fainting spells, lightheadedness and dizziness. [symptoma.com]

Brugada Syndrome

How does it manifest A common presentation is syncope (fainting spells) due to transient episodes of abnormal heart rhythm. [singhealth.com.sg]

spells (syncope) arrhythmias that occur during sleep (possibly leading to sudden cardiac death) Brugada Syndrome Diagnosis When Brugada syndrome is suspected, a patient is [brighamandwomens.org]

spells (syncope) arrhythmias that occur during sleep (possibly leading to sudden cardiac death) Diagnosis When Brugada syndrome is suspected, a patient is typically referred [brighamandwomens.org]

Sick Sinus Syndrome

SSS may cause complications including fainting spells, intolerance to physical exertion, and even heart failure The implantation of a permanent pacemaker is the most effective [dovemed.com]

1.0 to 1.8, p=0.03), syncope prior to pacemaker implant (HR 1.8, 95% CI 1.4 to 2.3, p CONCLUSIONS: Syncope in paced patients with SSS is common, and is associated with higher [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In this case report we describe an 80-year-old man with sick sinus syndrome (SSS) who developed syncope attacks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Short QT Syndrome Type 1

It must nowadays be considered in the evaluation of patients with syncope, aborted sudden cardiac death, atrial fibrillation, and/or a positive family history for syncope [doi.org]

Symptoms usually appear in adulthood (after age 40), may be precipitated by fever or appear with sleep and include syncope, ventricular arrhythmias, and sudden death. [heartgenetic.co.il]

Results Family 1 Patient 1 (IV, 3; Figure 1 A) is a 35-year-old white man who had a history of syncope during exertion and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. [doi.org]

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

It may make individuals unable to exercise because the activity brings on fainting spells or dizziness. What causes POT syndrome? [medicinenet.com]

spells. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

[…] hypotension and recurrent vasovagal syncope 22. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Ventricular Tachycardia

spells Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. [ucsfhealth.org]

Unconsciousness: Limited blood circulation may cause fainting spells or unconsciousness. [baptisthealth.com]

Mitral Valve Prolapse

General care Limit how much caffeine, alcohol, and stimulants you use if you have fainting spells or palpitations that aren’t controlled with medicine. [fairview.org]

Call your provider if you have: Chest discomfort, palpitations, or fainting spells that get worse Long-term illnesses with fevers Barlow syndrome; Floppy mitral valve; Myxomatous [nlm.nih.gov]

These include chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting spells. [cardiothoracicsurgery.wustl.edu]

Cardiac Arrhythmia

This test sometimes is used to help find the cause of fainting spells. You lie on a table that moves from a lying down to an upright position. [web.archive.org]

[…] or near-fainting spells Rapid heartbeat or pounding in the chest Shortness of breath and anxiety Chest pain or pressure In extreme cases, collapse and sudden cardiac arrest [heart.org]

Diagnosis Your doctor will ask about your family history of coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias, fainting spells or sudden death from heart problems. [drugs.com]

Hypotension

spells heart palpitations tarry or discolored stools rash Was this article helpful? [breastcancer.org]

[…] you have: Chest pain Shortness of breath When to call your health care provider Call your health care provider right away if you have any of the following: Dizziness or fainting [fairview.org]

[…] tightness shortness of breath severe headache slurred speech weakness on one side of your body swelling of your lips or throat fever of 100.5 degrees F, chills, or sore throat fainting [breastcancer.org]

Aortic Valve Stenosis

spells (syncope) Heart failure High blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) The results of aortic valve replacement are often excellent. [nlm.nih.gov]

This may result in more severe heart problems such as: Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter Blood clots to the brain (stroke), intestines, kidneys, or other areas Fainting [nlm.nih.gov]

Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension

The first symptoms of PH are typically shortness of breath during mild physical activity, although some patients may have fainting spells, especially with exercise. [childrenshospital.org]

However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. fatigue difficulty in breathing (dyspnea) dizziness fainting spells (syncope) swelling in the ankles or legs [beaumont.edu]

Familial Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Dizziness and fainting spells (syncope) are also typical early symptoms. [contact.org.uk]

Shortness of breath (dyspnea) during exertion and fainting spells are the most common symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

spells Fatigue Increased abdomen size Weakness People with pulmonary hypertension often have symptoms that come and go. [mountsinai.org]

Eisenmenger Syndrome

spells, blood clots forming and traveling to distant sites in the veins, hypovolemia, coughing up blood or preeclampsia. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] pregnant mother can cause serious complications, [3] though successful delivery has been reported. [4] Maternal mortality ranges from 30% to 60%, and may be attributed to fainting [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] following: Cyanosis (a blue tinge to the skin resulting from lack of oxygen) High red blood cell count Swollen or clubbed finger tips ( clubbing ) Fainting (also known as syncope [en.wikipedia.org]

Adams-Stokes Syndrome

From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search periodic fainting spell in which there is a periodic onset and offset of blockage of heart due to disorder of heart rhythm [wikidata.org]

When the cardiac output becomes too low, the patient faints (SYNCOPE). In some cases, the syncope attacks are transient and in others cases repetitive and persistent. [sideeffects.embl.de]

spells caused by heart block, often an atrioventricular block, that leads to BRADYCARDIA and drop in CARDIAC OUTPUT. [finto.fi]

Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation

Possible complications include: Inability of the heart to pump enough blood (heart failure) Frequent fainting spells or unconsciousness Sudden death caused by cardiac arrest [mayoclinic.org]

This report emphasizes that idiopathic VF may be responsible for syncope in children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract The case of a 28-year-old man with recurrent syncope and multiple documented episodes of idiopathic ventricular fibrillation is reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Long QT Syndrome 8

Long QT syndrome-triggered fainting spells (syncope) are caused by the heart temporarily beating in an erratic way. [mayoclinic.org]

These are called syncope. Unexplained seizures Sudden fainting spells may often be misdiagnosed as an epileptic seizure. [news-medical.net]

The possible triggers that bring on the fainting spells are enquired of the patient. [news-medical.net]

Long QT Syndrome 6

Long QT syndrome-triggered fainting spells (syncope) are caused by the heart temporarily beating in an erratic way. [mayoclinic.org]

Long QT syndrome: A disorder of the heart's electrical system that predisposes individuals to irregular heartbeats, fainting spells, and sudden death. [medicinenet.com]

Common manifestations are heart palpitations, fainting spells, and seizures. [uspharmacist.com]

Long QT Syndrome 10

These are called syncope. Unexplained seizures Sudden fainting spells may often be misdiagnosed as an epileptic seizure. [news-medical.net]

Typical symptoms include fainting spells during exercise or as a response to fear or surprise. Fainting may also occur during sleep or arousal from sleep. [news-medical.net]

Sometimes a fainting spell is mistaken for a seizure or it seems like a response to stress. In other cases, a child drowns because they fainted while swimming. [seattlechildrens.org]

Long QT Syndrome 12

The possible triggers that bring on the fainting spells are enquired of the patient. [news-medical.net]

Risk of fatal arrhythmic events in long QT syndrome patients after syncope. J Am Coll Cardiol 2010; 55(8):783-788. 62. Seth R, Moss AJ, McNitt S et al. [romanianjournalcardiology.ro]

Syncopal Attacks Due To Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. (Presentation of 1st Case in Italian Pediatric Literature)] Clin Pediatr (Bologna). 1963;45:656-83. 5. [revistas.uis.edu.co]