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 ...

Establishing the cause or causes of syncope serves two principal purposes. First, an etiologic diagnosis permits assessment of prognosis and risk of recurrence, both issues of great concern for ...

Vasovagal syncope often happens when standing or sitting up because more blood goes to your legs. If you feel faint, try lying down with your legs elevated or sitting with your head between your knees ...