Syncope frequently occurs in older people.
People younger than 50 who have not had a cardiac disease but have experienced syncope when standing or who have been exposed to certain stressors or situations are less likely for cardiac syncope.
What Causes Syncope?
Syncope may be a sign that something is wrong. Syncope may be caused by a variety of factors that are not life-threatening, including intense emotions, heavy sweating, or exhaustion. It is essential to determine the source of syncope and any underlying conditions.
However, syncope could also result from severe heart conditions like bradycardia (or blood flow obstruction) or tachycardia.
You might also faint if you do the following:
Diseases affecting the autonomic central nervous system your autonomic neurological system is the part that controls involuntary vital functions, such as your heartbeat and the constriction of your blood vessels. Anxious or subacute dysautonomia, chronic post-ganglionic neuropathy, and chronic pre-ganglionic neuropathy are some examples of issues in your autonomic nervous. One of these conditions can cause other symptoms, including erectile disorders, loss of bladder and control of the bowels, loss of normal reflexes, decreased tearing salivation, and dysautonomia.
Conditions affect the parts of the nervous system that regulate blood flow and heart rate. These conditions include alcoholism or malnutrition. Amyloidosis occurs when waxy proteins build up in tissues and organs. You might experience fainting if you are taking high blood pressure drugs. These drugs act on the blood vessels. You could faint more easily if you are dehydrated. This may lead to an increase in blood pressure and a reduction in the amount that you have.
A problem with the blood vessels can cause blockages in blood flow to the brain. This could include heart block (a problem that controls your heart muscle), problems within the sine node that helps your heartbeat, heart irregular rhythm, a blood clot that is located in the lungs, or any other problems related to your heart.
What Is Cardiac Syncope?
Cardiac, or cardiovascular, syncope may be caused by several heart conditions, including bradycardia and certain types of hypotension. It can indicate an increased likelihood of sudden cardio death.
Outpatients are those who have been suspected of experiencing cardiac syncope and don’t have other serious medical conditions. You will need to be evaluated in the hospital if you have serious medical conditions. Several conditions could warrant hospitalization, including severe aortic blockage, abnormal heart rhythms, and coronary artery disease.
Cardiac systolic syncope is a greater risk for men than for those over 60. People with these characteristics are also at risk of syncope.
- Previous arrhythmias or reduced ventricular function.
- Brief palpitations or sudden loss are common symptoms
- Fainting during exertion
- Fainting when flat on one’s back
- A low number (1 or 2) of fainting episodes
- Abnormal cardiac exam
- Family history of inheritable diseases or premature sudden cardiac mortality (50 years old)
Presence of Congenital Hearts Disease
South Valley Neurology offers consultation for those suffering from syncope. As you age, your chances of suffering from recurrent fainting issues (known as syncope) increase. It offers the most advanced diagnostic technologies in its offices. They can help you identify any potential factors that could cause syncope and prevent injuries.