INTRODUCTION Syncope is the sudden transient loss of consciousness(LOC) and postural tone due to decreased cerebral blood flow, with spontaneous recovery. LOC occurs within 10 seconds of hypo perfusion of the reticular activating system in mid brain. ETIOLOGY 1.Cardiac causes 2.Orthostatic Hypotension 3.Reflex (Neurally mediated) Syncope SYNCOPE TRIGGERS Micturation Defecation Glossopharyngeal neuralgia Orthostatic Venipuncture JacuzziContinue reading “SYNCOPE & ITS MANAGEMENT”
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