Most of us have experienced fainting or fainting at some point in our lives. Generally believed to be caused by stress, lack of sleep or an unbalanced diet among other factors. Often you tend to ignore it.
However, even though it seems common, fainting can be fatal. When you faint, you may fall and hurt yourself. Sometimes, this can cause a fatal injury that affects a person for life. Even if you experience a faint episode, it can be a warning sign for heart problems. This is because fainting is always due to the cause of the heart.
This is known as "syncope" in medical terms.
Temporary loss of consciousness is the onset of syncope caused by blood flow that is not enough to the brain. This can be a warning signal for arrhythmias caused by an abnormal heartbeat, which leads to serious medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest and stroke.
What happens when you faint?
Fainting is characterized by a short loss of consciousness that starts quickly and spontaneous recovery.
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In India, syncope occurs in some age groups, but the cause is different for younger people compared to older people.
Although syncope may seem common, some are life threatening, especially fainting during activity or without warning signs.
This is characterized by a short loss of consciousness that begins quickly and spontaneous recovery.
Syncope is associated with heart damage or abnormal electrical system abnormalities that affect the heart's ability to pump blood efficiently. In certain cases, fainting is the only arrhythmia warning sign that can cause death. People with underlying heart disease have an increased risk of syncope.
Symptoms and diagnosis of syncope
The risks associated with syncope increase with age.
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Warning signs of syncope include heart palpitations, dizziness, dizziness, weakness, loss of energy, and shortness of breath.
The risks associated with syncope increase with age. People with coronary artery disease, congenital heart abnormalities, ventricular dysfunction, those who suffer a heart attack, those who have a slow drive system and genetic mutations are the most vulnerable to risk.
The diagnosis of syncope is based on a patient's fainting history. The general methodology is to do a physical examination and electrocardiography (ECG).
Depending on the results, a more complete heart evaluation may be needed to assess the severity of the problem.
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What makes people faint?
Syncope is caused by a variety of factors and there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to treatment. Therefore, the exact diagnosis of the underlying cause is very important, and treatment must be determined accordingly.
Syncope can be managed with lifestyle changes, medications and therapy depending on the severity of the medical condition.
There is no loss of consciousness that can be tame. Although the causes of syncope or fainting are considered neurological and patients seek medical advice like this, the real cause is heart disease.
Therefore, one must visit cardiac electrophysiologists who are experts in the topic of syncope management to help prevent the occurrence of subsequent syncope.
What precautionary measures can you take?
Note your fainting, even fainting must be handled and specialists to be seen
Don't ignore cases of fainting, because it can be fatal.
Consult with experts immediately if you experience dizziness, mild headaches, severe weakness, fatigue, almost fainting, falling, and difficulty breathing
Sit or lie down if you feel faint because it increases blood circulation in the brain
(Dr. Vanita Arora is Director and Director of the Heart Electrophysiology Laboratory and Arrhythmia Services at the Max Super Specialty Hospital)
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