Neurocardiogenic syncope

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Neurocardiogenic syncope. There is little or no prodrome in a third of cases. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Clinical features

  • There is little or no prodrome in a third of cases
  • It may occur without a provoking factor
  • It may occur with relatively insignificant falls in blood pressure
  • The blood pressure decline may be gradual
  • The blackout may be rapid
  • Amnesia for loss of consciousness

Triggers

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Differential diagnosis

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Synonym

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References

  1. Grubb BP. Neurocardiogenic syncope and related disorders of orthostatic intolerance. Circulation 2005; 111:2997-3006.
  2. Rosanio S, Schwarz ER, Ware DL, Vitarelli A. Syncope in adults: systematic review and proposal of a diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm. Int J Cardiol 2013; 162:149-157.
  3. O'Dwyer C, Bennett K, Langan Y, Fan CW, Kenny RA. Amnesia for loss of consciousness is common in vasovagal syncope. Europace 2011; 13:1040-1045.
  4. Graham LA, Kenny RA. Clinical characteristics of patients with vasovagal reactions presenting as unexplained syncope. Europace 2001; 3:141-146.

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