syncope (redirected from drug-induced syncope)

syncope /syn·co·pe/ (-ko-pe) a faint; temporary loss of consciousness due to generalized cerebral ischemia.syn´copalsyncop´ic

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cardiac syncope  sudden loss of consciousness, with momentary premonitory symptoms or without warning, due to cerebral anemia caused by obstructions to cardiac output or arrhythmias such as ventricular asystole, extreme bradycardia, or ventricular fibrillation.

carotid sinus syncope  see under syndrome.

convulsive syncope  syncope with convulsive movements that are milder than those seen in epilepsy.

laryngeal syncope  tussive syncope

stretching syncope  syncope associated with stretching the arms upward with the spine extended.

swallow syncope  syncope associated with swallowing, a disorder of atrioventricular conduction mediated by the vagus nerve.

tussive syncope  brief loss of consciousness associated with paroxysms of coughing.

vasovagal syncope  see under attack.

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syn·co·pe (sngk-p, sn-)

n.

A brief loss of consciousness caused by a sudden fall of blood pressure or failure of the cardiac systole, resulting in cerebral anemia.

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Syncope

A loss of consciousness over a short period of time, caused by a temporary lack of oxygen in the brain.

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syncope

[sing′kəpē]

Etymology: Gk, synkoptein, to cut short

a brief lapse in consciousness caused by transient cerebral hypoxia. It is usually preceded by a sensation of lightheadedness and often may be prevented by lying down or by sitting with the head between the knees. It may be caused by many different factors, including emotional stress, vagal stimulation, vascular pooling in the legs, diaphoresis, and a sudden change in environmental temperature or body position. Also called fainting.

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syncope (singˑ·k·pē),

n a sudden but temporary loss of consciousness due to insufficient blood supply to the brain; may be caused by vagal stimulation, emotional stress, blood loss, diaphoresis, or an immediate change in the position of the body or surrounding temperature. Also called
fainting.

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syncope, (sing´kpē),

n fainting; tem-porary suspension of consciousness caused by cerebral anemia. See also shock.

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syncope

a temporary suspension of consciousness due to cerebral anemia; fainting.

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cardiac syncope

sudden loss of consciousness due to cerebral anemia caused by ventricular asystole, extreme bradycardia or ventricular fibrillation.

drug-induced syncope

may result from abnormalities of cardiac rhythm, caused by treatment with digitalis, and hypotension caused by drugs such as diuretics, promazine and phenothiazine tranquilizers, and peripheral vasodilating agents.

laryngeal syncope

tussive syncope.

Stokes-Adams syncope

see stokes-adams disease.

swallow syncope

syncope associated with swallowing, a disorder of atrioventricular conduction mediated by the vagus nerve.

tussive syncope

brief loss of consciousness associated with paroxysms of coughing.

vasovagal syncope

see vasovagal attack.

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syncope

Neurology A transient loss of consciousness not explained by other altered states of consciousness in the history of the Pt, often linked to cerebral ischemia; fainting, loss of conciousness or vertigo due to a transient arrhythmia, cardiac conduction–heart block, or neurovascular tone. See Carotid sinus syncope, Deglutition syncope, Neurocardiogenic syncope, Seder syncope, Seinfeld syncope, Sushi syncope.

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Patient discussion about drug-induced syncope.

Q. i am 12 and my hair is falling out what do i do? there is like a hair ball in my tub

A. First of all you are going through puberty and the hormonal levels in your body are changing, this could cause accelerated hair loss that will go away. However, if you feel like you are having severe hair loss you should go and get blood tests for the evaluation of several vitamin defficiencies (B12, Folic acid and Iron), that can be the reason. Soemtimes a lack in our nutrition can be the reason for losing hair.

Q. I found out 1week ago i was 6wks pregnant and lastnight i passed a 1/2dollar size clear ball did i miscarrie? the ball was clear,soft and jellie like and it came w/a lot of blood but i didnt see no signs of a baby or anything like that

A. Possibly, but not essentially. In this age the embryo is quite small (several millimeters), so you may easily mistaken it. My best advice is to consult a doctor (e.g. gynecologist) so an US or other test can be done to accurately diagnose a miscarriage.

Take care,