Vasovagal Syncope
Remember that an occasional episode of vasovagal syncope is likely not of concern, as long as you haven’t been injured in the process - Anne R. Crecelius
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Neurocardiogenic Syncope and Related Disorders of Orthostatic Intolerance
Syncope, defined as transient loss of consciousness and postural tone with spontaneous recovery, has both challenged and perplexed physicians since the dawn of recorded time. The earliest written accounts come from Hippocrates, and the word syncope itself is derived from an old Greek term meaning “to cut short” or “interrupt.” Recurrent episodes of syncope may result from a large number of different disorders, all of which cause a transitory reduction in cerebral blood flow sufficient to disturb the normal functions of the brain. Over the last 2 decades, considerable attention has been given to types of syncope that occur due to a centrally mediated (or “reflex”) fall in systemic blood pressure...
Articles of Interest
Neurocardiogenic NCS or Vasovagal Syncope
A heightened awareness of high risk or trigger situations is crucial for prevention. For example, increasing salt, fluid and food intake and avoiding skipping meals. Dress in layers and take cooler showers to avoid overheating. Lay down during blood tests or vaccines. Avoid prolonged standing.
Neurocardiogenic Syncope, The Invisible Illness That Changed My Plans
Neurocardiogenic Syncope is an invisible illness which no one has ever heard of. I get blank looks from people who I tell. How I explain it is that I constantly feel like I have a concussion, and like I have been sitting still for too long, but it won’t kill me.
The management of vasovagal syncope
Vasovagal syncope, or the “common faint”, is the most common cause of syncope. Although it is considered a benign condition, there is a significant economic burden and significant impact on quality of life in patients with recurrent syncope, particularly in older adults.
Vasovagal syncope
Vasovagal syncope, the most common type of syncope, occurs in response to triggers and results in a brief loss of consciousness and quick recovery. It is caused by a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure, which reduces the flow of blood to the brain.
Vasovagal Syncope As A Manifestation Of An Evolutionary Selected Trait
Vasovagal syncope (VVS) is a clinical manifestation of the vasovagal reflex, characterized by the occurrence of bradycardia and hypotension. VVS can be typical or non-typical. Typical VVS is diagnosed when loss of consciousness (LOC) is precipitated by triggers as strong emotion/fear or prolonged standing and is associated to autonomic prodromes (pallor, sweating, nausea, abdominal discomfort).
Resources
Living With Neurocardiogenic Syncope (Vasovagal Syncope)
You don’t need to live like everybody else to lead a full and happy life. Just learn to work with what you’ve got, make sure you build an excellent support system of friends and family, and try not to get too upset at them when they forget you’re disabled!
Dysautonomia International
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2012 by patients, caregivers, physicians and researchers dedicated to assisting people living with various forms of dysautonomia. For those of you who may be thinking "dysauto-what?" - dysautonomia is an umbrella term used to describe different medical conditions that cause a malfunction of a person's autonomic nervous system.
StatPearls
A vasovagal episode or vasovagal syncope is the most common form of reflex syncope. Reflex syncope describes any form of syncopal episode caused by a failure in the autoregulation of blood pressure, and ultimately, a drop in cerebral perfusion pressure resulting in a transient loss of consciousness.
