Syncope

Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness (fainting) caused by a sudden drop in blood flow to the brain. It may occur due to dehydration, low blood pressure, cardiac rhythm problems, or structural heart disease.

Red-flag symptoms include fainting during exertion, injury after collapse, chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, or delayed recovery. These signs require urgent emergency evaluation to rule out dangerous cardiac causes.

Emergency Syncope Evaluation & Risk Assessment

• Rapid vital assessment is performed to evaluate hemodynamic stability.
• ECG is conducted to identify potential cardiac rhythm abnormalities.
• Cause-focused investigations help determine whether syncope is benign or high risk.
• Early diagnosis supports safe treatment and prevents recurrence.
• Repeated or unexplained fainting episodes require immediate medical evaluation.
• Prompt review reduces the risk of serious cardiac or neurological complications.