Question 1

can vasovagal syncope be cured?

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Yes: Fludrocortisone is very effective
or increased salt intake.

Question 2

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 3

is vasovagal syncope curable?

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Yes: If we find the cause we can treat it.

Question 4

can tilt training help prevent vasovagal syncope?

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Not really: Neurocardiogenic syncope in young people is pretty common and there are different triggers that lead to the faint in people, but the trigger is often the same for a particular person. A large study was done comparing lifestyle change training vs this training +tilt training: no real difference in outcome. Also tilt training takes a lot of discipline and is not easy.  So, not really.

Question 5

can a pinched vagus nerve cause vasovagal syncope?

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Vasovagal syncope: No, its neurally mediated.

Question 6

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my vasovagal syncope?

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Try this: Vasovagal syncope, which is accompanied by a fall in BP and often slowing hr,  always has warnings which consist of nausea, feeling hot, becoming lightheaded, and visual changes such as darkening. At the first sign, lie down. If possible, elevate your legs. There are two benefits: it will raise your BP and avoid injury if  you do faint. Other hints: always eat breakfast. Betablockers help.

Question 7

it's vasovagal syncope. is it possible that i have cardiac syndrome?

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Vaso Vagal Syndrome: No vasovagal syndrome is a benign conditon and is not a cardiac syndrome.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

is vasovagal syncope an acquired condition?

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

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