Medically reviewed by Mary Josephine Hessert, DO Common triggers for vasovagal syncope include extreme heat and ...

The first day of summer entered with a bang in a swell of extreme temperatures over the Middle Tennessee area starting last week. "Above-normal temperatures will continue for most of the upcoming week ...

Taking midodrine can reduce vasovagal syncope in younger healthy patients, according to a new study. The randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial included 133 patients with recurrent ...

Nearly 90% of those in the largest-to-date study of patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome had elevated levels of a specific autoantibody. The finding both adds significantly to the ...

Pregnant women who experienced episodes of syncope -- or fainting -- had higher rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes, as well as postpartum cardiovascular events, researchers found. Women who ...

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Dear Dr. Douma: My granddaughter is 7 years old and has passed out a couple of times following a bowel movement. She has been diagnosed with vasovagal syncope. Would you please explain this, since I ...

DALLAS, Sept. 3 – A combination of leg crossing and muscle tensing may help prevent fainting, providing a simple solution for people prone to fainting during emotional stress or prolonged standing, ...