What syncope is
The medical term for fainting, caused by a temporary drop in blood flow reaching the brain.
Cardiology services in Kharghar
Syncope and Fainting in Kharghar
Syncope is the medical word for fainting. It happens when blood flow to the brain briefly drops. Most causes are harmless, but some are not, and that is exactly what the workup is for.
Understanding it
Why people faint, and when to investigate
Syncope is the medical term for fainting, or passing out. It is caused by a temporary drop in the amount of blood flowing to the brain.
Syncope can happen if you have a sudden drop in blood pressure, a drop in heart rate, or changes in the amount of blood in areas of your body. If you pass out, you will most likely become conscious and alert again straight away, although you may feel confused for a little while afterwards.
Because a slow heart rate and a rhythm disturbance both sit on that list of causes, fainting is worth investigating properly rather than dismissing as a one off. The workup usually starts with an ECG and a 2D Echo, with a Holter monitor added if the episodes arrive without warning.
Some patterns matter more than others. Fainting during exertion, fainting with no warning at all, or fainting in someone with known heart disease or a family history of sudden death all warrant a prompt cardiac assessment rather than watching and waiting.
At a glance
- What it is
- A brief drop in the amount of blood flowing to the brain.
- Common causes
- A sudden fall in blood pressure, a drop in heart rate, or shifts in blood volume.
- Afterwards
- Consciousness returns quickly, though confusion can linger briefly.
- Workup
- ECG and 2D Echo, with Holter monitoring where it is indicated.
What it covers
What we check when you have fainted
Assessed and reported by your consultant, not handed to a junior.
Blood pressure drop
A sudden fall in blood pressure, often on standing, is one of the most common causes.
Heart rate drop
A rhythm that slows too far reduces the blood the brain receives, and that cause needs finding.
Blood volume shifts
Changes in how much blood is in one area of the body can be enough to trigger an episode.
Recovery pattern
You come round quickly and alert, but a short period of confusion afterwards is common.
When to investigate
Fainting on exertion, with no warning, or with known heart disease needs a prompt cardiac assessment.
How it works
Your visit, mapped out
From the first phone call to your review, you always know what happens next.
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Book a slot
Call the clinic or use the contact page. Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
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Assessment
Dr. Anuj Sathe goes through your history, your symptoms and any earlier reports.
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Working out the cause
ECG and echo at the visit, with a Holter monitor if the episodes are unpredictable.
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Results and plan
Reported the same day and explained in plain language, with review dates set before you leave.
Get fainting investigated in Kharghar
One faint may be nothing. Fainting on exertion, or with no warning at all, is worth a cardiac assessment.
- Dr. Sathe’s Viviana Heart & Women’s Care, Shop No. 10, Krishna Residency, Sector 20, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410210
- +91 99209 69226
- vivianaclinic2021@gmail.com
- Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Sunday and public holidays: emergency only
Book an Appointment
Send us a message or call the clinic and our care desk will find you a slot, usually within the same week.
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