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Vasovagal syncope, the most common type of syncope, occurs in response to triggers and results in a brief loss of consciousness and quick recovery. It is caused by a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure, which reduces the flow of blood to the brain.
How do members experience vasovagal syncope?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with vasovagal syncope*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for vasovagal syncope*
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Vasovagal syncope, the most common type of syncope, occurs in response to triggers and results in a brief loss of consciousness and quick recovery. It is caused by a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure, which reduces the flow of blood to the brain.
Common symptoms reported by people with vasovagal syncope
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for vasovagal syncope
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Compare treatments taken by people with vasovagal syncope
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have vasovagal syncope through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with vasovagal syncope? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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