ROCHESTER, Minn. -- The more possible physical causes of fainting that exist in a patient are likely to increase the risk of an earlier death, medical researchers report in the April issue of Mayo ...

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 ...

Fainting spell, passing out, swooning or syncope -- whatever you call it, losing consciousness is unpleasant, distressing and disorienting. It's also really common, occurring in about one-third of ...

Waking up with paramedics hovering above you is an embarrassing interlude in the average day. That's probably the worst part about a fainting episode. You feel fine after a few minutes, and all these ...

Vasovagal syncope is the most common type of fainting, a temporary loss of consciousness. It's a condition that happens when your blood pressure and heart rate suddenly drop, delivering less oxygen to ...

And now an update on the science of swooning. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on evidence that fainting can be caused by a newly discovered pathway between the heart and the brain. JON HAMILTON, BYLINE: ...

The ED evaluation of syncope necessitates obtaining a careful history to determine whether such causes as intoxication, sepsis, migraine, or seizure are likely. Physical examination will aid in ...

Picture this: you’re standing in line at the grocery store when suddenly you feel dizzy, nauseous, and before you know it, you’re waking up on the floor with concerned strangers hovering over you. If ...

Seizures can disrupt the autonomic nervous system, potentially leading to cardiac arrhythmias, which are abnormal heart rhythms. Cardiac arrhythmias can cause convulsive syncope, a condition ...

We have an update now on the science of swooning. I often swoon when I hear our theme music by B.J. Leiderman. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on evidence that fainting can be caused by a newly discovered ...