Syncope is a reversible loss of consciousness and postural vascular tone resulting from a sudden lack or decrease of cerebral blood flow. [11] In other words, diminished oxygen to the brain makes a ...

All older patients, especially those who have had falls, syncope, or dizziness, should be screened for PH. In symptomatic PH, the timing of the individual's symptoms will help to determine the timing ...

Professor Lesley Kavi answers questions on the diagnosis and management of postural tachycardia syndrome, including distinguishing it from orthostatic hypotension and the role of long Covid Q: How is ...

Q. I recently passed out twice. I thought I had indigestion, went to the bathroom to get Tums and passed out. I was extremely hot and could not move. Can you please tell me what might be causing this?

Postural hypotension is a common problem in older people, it can present with clinical symptoms of dizziness, syncope and falls when the patient changes position Subscribe today to access over 6,000 ...