Syncope is a common clinical problem affecting up to 40% of individuals over a lifetime. Most cases, especially ...

A newly discovered pathway between the heart and brain may explain why healthy people faint. The pathway appears to carry signals from the heart's lower pumping chambers to an area of the brainstem ...

Researchers have for the first time identified the genetic pathway between the heart and brain tied to fainting. They found that vagal sensory neurons trigger fainting, laying a foundation for ...

You may have heard that people who feel faint should sit with their heads between their knees, but is that true? And how can you tell whether you or someone else who has fainted should go to the ...

You won’t die from vasovagal syncope on its own. However, the suddenness of the reaction and temporary loss of consciousness that follows can lead to dangerous falls and injuries. Vasovagal syncope ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Among patients with a history of syncope who had ambulatory ECG monitoring, nearly four of five had an ...

Fainting episodes are often brushed aside as the result of dehydration, fatigue, stress, or skipped meals. But cardiologists warn that this casual approach can be dangerous. What many people describe ...

Learn more about the common causes of fainting and lightheadedness, including dehydration, low blood sugar, heart issues, flu ...

Why has an otherwise healthy woman in her late 60s had repeated episodes of fainting and dizziness for the past several weeks? The woman presented to the emergency department immediately after one ...

I’ve always considered myself a health-conscious person—with one major exception. I have fainted, suddenly and inexplicably, for decades. For a long time, I didn’t look into why. I remember the first ...

Samsung's Galaxy Watch may predict fainting episodes. False alarms and missed warnings remain concerns. More real-world ...

LONDON — You may have heard that people who feel faint should sit with their heads between their knees, but is that true? And how can you tell whether you or someone else who has fainted should go to ...