Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness and postural tone followed by spontaneous recovery without therapeutic intervention. It is a common clinical problem, the origins of which are often ...

Given current driving restrictions after syncope, visits to the emergency department for syncope are not significantly associated with increased risk for a subsequent car crash, data suggest. In a ...

Syncope is the transient loss of consciousness due to cerebral hypoperfusion. Various conditions can lead to syncope, including pulmonary embolism. How common is pulmonary embolism in patients with ...

Beta blockers appear to be no more effective than placebo for the treatment of vasovagal syncope. In a randomized trial, 30 patients with recurrent vasovagal syncope and positive tilt test were ...

Most of us have experienced fainting at least once in our lives. It is the sudden loss of consciousness, usually caused by a sudden drop in blood flow to the brain. What other health issues can cause ...