Reflex Syncope Treatments - An Overview
Syncope is a sudden loss of consciousness where you go limp without any warning and recover after some time. Fainting can occur because of low blood pressure (hypotension, or low heart rate), which may happen if the heart does not supply adequate oxygen to the brain.
Most often, these fainting spells do not last for more than a few seconds or minutes. Moreover, Syncope is quite common and can happen to anyone occasionally. Not all fainting spells are serious, too. However, sometimes, Syncope can be a warning symptom of an impending sudden cardiac death, and hence, it is always better to go for a proper syncope treatment. Also, fainting spells can cause serious injuries.
If you experience unexpected fainting spells, Dr Karthigesan, our syncope specialist who runs an exclusive syncope clinic, will diagnose the reasons and put you on the right treatment path. Dr. Karthigesan’s expertise as a Certified Electrophysiology Specialist is well-known. He has a wealth of experience diagnosing and treating innumerable patients with mild to severe cardiac problems.
Non-life-threatening causes:
Life-threatening causes:
Types Of Syncope
Reflex Syncope Treatments
Dr. Karthigesan will suggest any of the following syncope treatments after thoroughly examining and diagnosing your condition:
Syncope Treatment: Answers to Your Queries
Common fainting spells are preventable and mostly harmless. However, fainting spells that occur during exertion and due to existing genetic disorders can be life-threatening. Serious fainting spells or syncopes are caused by cardiac arrhythmia in hearts that are already damaged due to heart attacks. Another reason for Syncope is a defective electrical system hindering the heart’s capacity to pump blood.
In some cases, fainting is the only warning sign of an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that could lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death. The risk of cardiovascular Syncope increases with age. Cardiovascular Syncope usually is sudden and might cause injury. There may be no warning signs that an individual is about to faint.
Syncope, fainting spells, or transient loss of consciousness can indicate an underlying cardiovascular issue. Hence, you should consult a Cardiac Electrophysiologist. Dr. Karthigesan is a Certified Electrophysiologist Specialist (CEPS) who runs an exclusive syncope clinic. He has immense experience diagnosing and treating Syncope. Sometimes, he may collaborate with a neurologist and neurophysicist to work on unusual cases.
The best way to prevent Syncope is to know what’s causing it. If an underlying heart issue is a reason, you should get it diagnosed and treated with the right reflex syncope treatments.