Approach to Syncope

Definition of syncope

Type Duration 
Transient loss of consciousness (TLOC) 
  • Abrupt drop in systemic blood pressure due to decreased cerebral nutrient flow 
  • Often associated with collapse due to loss of postural tone 
Presyncope 
  • Symptoms of syncope without loss of consciousness 
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