Cardiology
Fainting rarely tied to blood clot, study finds
(HealthDay)—A fainting spell is rarely caused by a blood clot in the lungs, and usually doesn't warrant extensive testing, new research suggests.
Jan 29, 2018
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News tagged with fainting
Health
Fainting and the summer heat: Warmer days can make you swoon, so be prepared
Over one million Americans faint every year, and countless more do worldwide. Fear, pain, the sight of blood or prolonged standing – think the long lines of summer travel – can trigger fainting.
May 16, 2017
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Neuroscience
Synaesthesia 'hearing-motion' phenomenon more common than previously thought, says study
A little-known synaesthetic 'hearing-motion' phenomenon in which people hear faint sounds following totally silent visual flashes may be more common than previously realised, according to a new study from City, University ...
Jan 19, 2017
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Health
New screening tool to help physicians tell if a fainting episode heralds something serious
A simple nine-question tool could help emergency physicians uncover the sometimes dangerous hidden conditions that cause some people to faint, according to a study published today in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Jul 4, 2016
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Cardiology
Car crash risk may nearly double in people prone to fainting
(HealthDay)—People with a history of fainting may be almost twice as likely as others to get into a car crash, a new study finds.
Feb 29, 2016
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Cardiology
Sniffing and gasping can prevent fainting
Dr Bavolarova said: "Recurrent syncope (fainting) has serious effects on quality of life. Patients are often injured when they fall, which reduces their mobility and ability to look after themselves. Depression is common ...
Oct 18, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Colombian president: No link of vaccine to illness
Colombia's president is dismissing suggestions that a vaccine against cervical cancer is causing a mystery illness that has affected scores of teenage girls in a northern city.
Aug 31, 2014
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Cardiology
Higher blood pressure threshold OK in older adults (Update)
Many older adults with high blood pressure can be treated less aggressively, which could mean taking fewer pills to get it under control, according to new treatment guidelines from a U.S. expert panel. But not all experts ...
Dec 18, 2013
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Neuroscience
Fainting may run in families while triggers may not
New research suggests that fainting may be genetic and, in some families, only one gene may be responsible. However, a predisposition to certain triggers, such as emotional distress or the sight of blood, may not be inherited. ...
Apr 15, 2013
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Cardiology
Fainting in healthy people may be first sign of heart trouble
(HealthDay)—Fainting isn't fun. For those who have ever suddenly and briefly lost consciousness, it's a disconcerting situation that typically triggers a thorough medical workup. Unfortunately, it's often tough for physicians ...
Dec 12, 2012
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