Question 1

nerve vagus can cause a syncope vasovagal?

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yes: Vasovagal syncope is mediated through the vagus nerve but, remember, everyone has a vagus nerve!

Question 2

my pulse rate bounces between mid 50s- high 90s all through the day.  is this normal with vasovagal syncope or vasovagal depressor?

Accepted Answer

Vaso Vagal syncope: or vasodepressor syncope is unlikely to account for the variability. Heart rate variability is common in younger individuals and 23yo is a younger individual! This is most likely a normal finding for you.

Question 3

whats vasovagal syncope?

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A Drop in Heart Rate: Vasovagal syncope refers to passing out when the vagus or 10th cranial nerve is stimulated.  One important function of the vagus is to slow your heart down.  Any activity that increases the pressure inside your abdomen can stimulate the vagus.  So vasovagal syncope often happens when one is bearing down to try to urinate as in elderly men standing at the toliet.

Question 4

what is vasovagal syncope?

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Common fainting: When the nerve vagus causes a fainting spell. Usually this happens in responds to a recent stimulus like when injecting needles, watching blood, during medical procedures, while fasting, while standing for long periods, while in fear or panic.  When there is no other obvious cause for fainting it is said that is called "vasovagal syncope". There are other causes of syncope or loss of consciousness.

Question 5

what is vasovagal syncope and what causes it?

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Common faint: Vasovagal syncope is the most common type of fainting that occurs when the blood pressure drops suddenly, reducing blood flow to the brain. It is often caused by dehydration or becoming overheated. Stress and anxiety can provoke it as well.

Question 6

can vasovagal syncope be cured?

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Yes: Fludrocortisone is very effective
or increased salt intake.

Question 7

can you die from vasovagal syncope?

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Anything is possible: It must be possible to die from vasovagal syncope but i've seen countless instances in my work in a cath lab and have never seen a death from it. Generally, passing out causes the victim to become supine which reverses it, but if you were tied up in an upright position and had prolonged low bp, it might be possible. Especially if someone had other serious conditions like CAD (severe blockages).

Question 8

is vasovagal syncope an acquired condition?

Accepted Answer

Syncope: Extremely rare to have a familial relationship...Check for underlying diabetes or cardiac disease.

Question 9

what do you recommend for vasovagal syncope?

Accepted Answer

Prevention!: You can often avoid fainting by listening to your body and sitting or lying down. Isometrics such as making a hard fist or grasping your arms and pulling hard may ward off a faint. Some experts advocate beta blockers taken daily but there is little evidence to support this.

Question 10

is vasovagal syncope a "disease" or condition?

Accepted Answer

Neither: It  is describing an event, like fainting. It can, but does not have to, occur with cardiac issues, carotid artery issues and dehydration...To name a few reasons.

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