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syncope

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a neurologic condition characterized by the sudden, temporary loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain, with recovery of consciousness almost immediately on becoming supine

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causes of syncope

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cardiovascular, hypovolemia, non-cardiovascular, idiopathic

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cardiovascular

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arrhythmias or mechanical problems - heart rate too fast or slow, abnormally functioning heart valve, may trigger hypoxia in the brain and subsequent fainting

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hypovolemia

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decrease in body fluid volume - syncope in patient’s when moved from a seated or supine position to a standing position (orthostatic or positional syncope)

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non-cardiovascular

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metabolic, neurologic, or psychiatric conditions - hypoglycemia, TIA, or anxiety attack can cause syncope