Vasovagal syncope

• What is vasovagal syncope?


  A type of neurally mediated refflex syncope triggered by emotion/stress/pain
• Whar happens in vasovagal syncope?


  Bradycardia + vasodil of peripheral vessels -> drop in BP -> dec brain O2 supply = cerebral hypoperfusion -> loss of consciousness
• What are some signs and symptoms of vasovagal syncope?


  Sudden LoC

  Dizziness

  Lightheadedness

  Palpitations

  Sweating

  Nausea

  Blurry vision

  Warm/cold
• What are some risk factors for vasovagal syncope?


  Fasting

  Dehydration

  Stressful events

  Warm/crowded environments

  Standing

  Standing up quickly
• What are some investigations for vasovagal syncope?


  Lying standing BP

  ECG
• Which is the main investigations for vasovagal syncope?


  Lying standing BP
• How is vasovagal syncope managed conservatively?


  Lie down with legs up