What is vasovagal syncope?
Vasovagal syncope, the most common type of syncope, occurs in response to triggers and results in a brief loss of consciousness and quick recovery. It is caused by a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure, which reduces the flow of blood to the brain.
How do members experience vasovagal syncope?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with vasovagal syncope*
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Top treatments taken by people for vasovagal syncope*
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Who has vasovagal syncope on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 9 | |
20s | 36 | |
30s | 76 | |
40s | 98 | |
50s | 76 | |
60s | 61 | |
70+ | 38 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 79 | |
Female | 311 |
Talk to people with vasovagal syncope
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