Syncope was defined as a rapid onset of transient and self-limited loss of consciousness usually associated with falling, with complete and spontaneous recovery.9 A fall was defined as coming to rest on the ground or any other lower level without loss [jamanetwork.com]

Non accidental falls These patients experience recurrent episodes of non accidental and unexplained falls which occur when there is transinet brain hypoperfusion and loss of consciousness. [medicaljoyworks.com]

ROLE OF CSS IN RECURRENT SYNCOPE AND FALLS This retrospective study suggests that CSS is responsible for recurrent falls and syncope in 20.8% of patients referred to a medical outpatient clinic. [pmj.bmj.com]

CSS is common in older patients, and even for those patients with no history of syncope or falls. [synapse.koreamed.org]

Forgetting falls. The limited accuracy of recall of falls in the elderly. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1988;36:613-6. Czmerak J. Uber mechanische Reizung des Nervus vagus beim Menschen. In: Schriften G, Band, E, editor. II. [har-journal.com]

Unlike the ordinary faint, this syncope is not preceded by pallor, nausea, and sweating. [britannica.com]

[…] ex Conditions.. e73 6 (...) is characterized by diaphoresis, warmth, nausea, and pallor; 3) is associated with vasodepressor hypotension and/or inappropriate bradycardia; and 4) is often followed by fatigue. [tripdatabase.com]

Metastatic cancer Commonly Associated Conditions Sick sinus syndrome Atrioventricular block Coronary artery disease Diagnosis History Syncope Unexplained falls Abnormal gait and balance Absence of postictal symptoms Physical Exam Bradycardia Hypotension Pallor [tipsdiscover.com]

[…] syncope is still unclear, it is most likely due to a combination of several factors: changes in the autonomic nervous system, hormonal changes, coexistence of multiple pathologies and polypharmacy. 3 Vasovagal syncope is classically preceded by prodromes (pallor [scielo.mec.pt]

Symptoms are often vague; typical features of NMS, such as pallor and sweatiness, are absent. The eyes are usually open in epileptic seizures and syncope but are usually closed in functional transient loss of consciousness. [patient.info]

Several pathological mechanisms of CSH have been proposed: atherosclerotic noncompliance, sternocleidomastoid proprioceptive denervation (...), and generalized autonomic dysfunction.We reported a 75-year-old man who had recurrent syncope attacks secondary [tripdatabase.com]

High efficacy of beta-blockers in long-QT syndrome type 1: contribution of noncompliance and QT-prolonging drugs to the occurrence of beta-blocker treatment “failures”. Circulation. 2009 ; 119 :215–21. Link Google Scholar 318. [ahajournals.org]

Postoperative pericarditis (four patients), pleural effusion (two patients), suppurative wound infection (one patient), and subclavian vein thrombosis (one patient) accounted for the complications in the remaining six patients. [jvascsurg.org]

The patient was taking no medication except finasteride for alopecia. The man's initial blood pressure (BP) was 105/78 mmHg and the pulse rate was 72/min. The BP in the upright position was 101/63 mmHg and the pulse rate was 67/min. [synapse.koreamed.org]

Grip myotonia, weakness, temporal wasting, alopecia, cataracts, glucose intolerance, and daytime somnolence. Both bradyarrhythmia and tachyarrhythmias. [ahajournals.org]

vision Reflex-mediated syncope; vasovagal syncope Aura Seizure; migraine During Manner of falling Slumping Arrhythmia; coronary artery disease Kneeling over Reflex-mediated syncope; orthostatic hypotension Skin color Pallor, cyanosis, flushing Acute [aafp.org]

As defined by the Heart Rhythm Society, POTS is a clinical syndrome characterized by frequent symptoms that occur with standing (ie, lightheadedness, palpitations, tremor, blurred vision, weakness, fatigue), an increase in heart rate of greater than 30 [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

Forty-three participants (40% of those with CSH) had dizziness, presyncope, or syncope during CSM in conjunction with the hypersensitive response. Syncope was present in 18 (17%) and dizziness or presyncope in 25 (23%). [jamanetwork.com]

The episodes were characterised by hypotension, sharp pain in the right neck, dizziness, and bradycardia. A temporary pacemaker failed to prevent the symptoms, but ephedrine and fludrocortisone produced substantial improvement. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Recurrent dizziness This is also a result of brain hypopperfusion as described above. Recurrent dizziness This is also a result of brain hypopperfusion as described above. [medicaljoyworks.com]

In this condition dizziness, pre-syncope or syncope may be precipitated by any manoeuvre which causes mechanical stimulation of the carotid sinus – such as turning the head, looking up, or wearing tight collars. [syncope.co.uk]

PARTICIPANTS: Patients undergoing investigation of dizziness, syncope, or unexplained falls. METHODS: Carotid sinus massage performed for 5 seconds in both supine and erect postures, both before and after atropine. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Synonyms English : Attack, Drop Cardiogenic Syncope Cardiogenic Syncopes Carotid Sinus Syncope Carotid Sinus Syncopes Convulsive Syncope Convulsive Syncopes Deglutitional Syncope Deglutitional Syncopes Drop Attack Drop Attacks Effort Syncope Effort Syncopes [decs.bvs.br]

double images, dysarthria) Duplex ultrasound of the carotid and subclavian arteries showing stenosis Vertebrobasilar insufficiency “Drop attacks” can be seen with a TIA in the vertebrobasilar circulation. [amboss.com]

CSH was also present in 35% of community-dwelling older individuals without any symptoms of syncope, falls or drop attacks (2). Etiology and Pathophysiology The exact mechanism of CSH remains unknown. [unboundmedicine.com]

In an additional prospective, controlled cohort study of 1,149 subjects presenting with unexplained syncope and drop attacks, 19% had carotid sinus hypersensitivity and 31% of these had a positive response only with head-up tilt, giving the upright positive [onlinejacc.org]

The asymptomatic groups of community‐dwelling older individuals were not necessarily healthy controls but were individuals without the symptoms of syncope, falls, or drop attacks. [ahajournals.org]

Syncopal Vertigos, Syncopal [decs.bvs.br]

Two other patients described mild symptoms (dizziness or vertigo) but had no evidence of CSH. Only one patient had persistent symptoms associated with objectively demonstrable CSH. [jvascsurg.org]

The vertigos gradually increased in frequency and intensity since they started one month prior her admission. [head-face-med.biomedcentral.com]

Synonym(s): Charcot vertigo ; tussive syncope Charcot spine Charcot syndrome - a condition caused by ischemia of the muscles. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

[…] seal as soon as is possible Lay the diver down on any solid surface after surfacing Contact an emergency hotline for advice such as Divers Alert Network (DAN) Scuba Injuries Overview Drowning Shock Pulmonary Barotrauma Salt Water Aspiration Syndrome Vertigo [private-scuba.com]