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    syncope
    /ˈsɪŋkəpi/

    noun

    • 1. temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure.
    • 2. the omission of sounds or letters from within a word, for example when library is pronounced /ˈlʌɪbri/.

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  2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSyncope: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments - Cleveland Clinic

    Nov 3, 2022 · Syncope (fainting) is a loss of consciousness that doesn’t last long. People recover quickly and normally don’t have serious conditions related to syncope.

  3. www.ninds.nih.gov › health-information › disordersSyncope - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

    Jul 19, 2024 · Syncope is a loss of consciousness for a short period of time due to a change in blood flow to the brain. Learn about the types, causes, symptoms, and treatment of syncope, and how to prevent fainting.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Syncope_(medicine)Syncope (medicine) - Wikipedia

    Syncope, commonly known as fainting or passing out, is a loss of consciousness and muscle strength characterized by a fast onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery. [1] It is caused by a decrease in blood flow to the brain, typically from low blood pressure. [1]

  5. www.heart.org › syncope-faintingSyncope (Fainting) - American Heart Association

    Nov 16, 2022 · Syncope is a symptom of low blood pressure or heart problems that causes fainting or "passing out". Learn about the common and serious causes of syncope, how to diagnose it and what to do after a fainting episode.

  6. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › syncope-faintingSyncope (Fainting) - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Syncope is the medical term for fainting or passing out, when someone becomes unconscious and limp, then soon recovers. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of syncope, and when to seek medical attention.

  7. medlineplus.gov › faintingSyncope | Fainting - MedlinePlus

    Aug 4, 2016 · Fainting, or syncope, is a temporary loss of consciousness when blood flow to the brain suddenly drops. Learn about the common causes, how to recognize the signs, and what to do if someone faints.

  8. geekymedics.com › syncopeSyncope | Definition, Causes, History Taking - Geeky Medics

    Feb 21, 2016 · Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness due to global cerebral hypoperfusion, often with triggers, prodrome and spontaneous recovery. Learn how to distinguish syncope from seizure and the common causes of syncope, such as vasovagal, postural, arrhythmic and structural.