Vasovagal syncope

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects all ages
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs fainting
neurocardiogenic syncope
gptkbp:cause sudden drop in blood pressure
sudden drop in heart rate
gptkbp:commonIn young adults
gptkbp:complication injury from falling
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:medicine
physical examination
tilt table test
gptkbp:field cardiology
neurology
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vasovagal syncope
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:R55
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D013577
gptkbp:OMIM 147400
gptkbp:prognosis generally benign
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:orthostatic_hypotension
cardiac syncope
situational syncope
gptkbp:symptom nausea
loss of consciousness
sweating
lightheadedness
paleness
gptkbp:treatment avoiding triggers
compression stockings
lying down
increasing fluid intake
elevating legs
gptkbp:triggeredBy emotional distress
pain
heat exposure
prolonged standing
sight of blood
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vagus_nerve
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6