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    Syncope, also known as a fainting spell, can be caused by several medical conditions affecting the heart, nerves, blood vessels or other body systems. Common causes include seizures, hyperventilation, cardiac arrhythmias or issues like heart attacks or valve problems, orthostatic hypotension, problems with blood flow or volume such as dehydration or bleeding, and vasovagal reactions.

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    Syncope, also known as a fainting spell, can be caused by several medical conditions affecting the heart, nerves, blood vessels or other body systems. Common causes include seizures, hyperventilation, cardiac arrhythmias or issues like heart attacks or valve problems, orthostatic hypotension, problems with blood flow or volume such as dehydration or bleeding, and vasovagal reactions.

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    Syncope, also known as a fainting spell, can be caused by several medical conditions affecting the heart, nerves, blood vessels or other body systems. Common causes include seizures, hyperventilation, cardiac arrhythmias or issues like heart attacks or valve problems, orthostatic hypotension, problems with blood flow or volume such as dehydration or bleeding, and vasovagal reactions.

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    SYNCOPE SYNCOPAL FAINT

    S- Seizure
    Y hYperventilation, hYsteria
    N Neuropathy (Diabetic)
    C Cardiac : Arrythmia, MI, IHSS, AS, Pump failure
    O- Orthostatic syncope
    P Pedal Pooling from venous insufficiency
    A Arterial insufficiency
    L- Low Blood Volume: Bleeding, dehydration
    F- Fainting Vasovagal
    A Adrenal Insufficiency (Addisons Disease)
    I Iatrogenic from Medications
    N Nutritional (Not eating, hypoglycemia)
    T Toxin: alcohol and others

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