Tag Archives: Fainting
22
Aug

Fainting Part II of II

Signs of Cardiovascular Syncope Cardiovascular syncope usually occurs suddenly.   There might not be any warning signs that person is about to faint.  Some individuals may feel the following:   Pressure, tightness, chest discomfort, and/or pain Heart palpitations (feels like a fluttering, racing, or pounding sensation in your heart) Shortness of breath   Long QT Syndrome and Cardiovascular Syncope Fainting is [...]

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19
Aug

Fainting Part I of II

Fainting Fainting (syncope), a sudden loss of consciousness, most often occurs when blood pressure is too low (hypotension) so the heart doesn’t pump enough oxygen to the brain.   Typically, a fainting spell will last only a few seconds or minutes, before the individual regains consciousness.   Fainting is quite common and usually a single spell isn’t serious.  It [...]

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